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RJ61 FYF

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

193,699 mi
Last recorded193,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 FYF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 193,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 191,784 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 22 May 2024 189,773 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted,

Pass 13 Jun 2023 188,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 188,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 181,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 169,336 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 159,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 159,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 156,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 156,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,619 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 129,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 111,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 87,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,147 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 66,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,986 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 17 May 2017 44,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,704 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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RJ61 FYF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2012 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 79,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ61 FYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ61 FYF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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