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RO12 KNG

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,524 mi
Last recorded178,524 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 KNG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 178,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 174,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 170,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 164,731 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 164,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2022 152,890 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 152,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 126,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 124,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 113,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 100,353 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 72,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2018 72,387 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 72,387 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,468 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 61,468 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,235 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,822 miles

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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RO12 KNG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RO12 KNG, 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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RO12 KNG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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