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S2 GKT

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,934 mi
Last recorded91,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GKT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,688 miles

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

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

Front engine undertray not fully secure

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin inner and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 61,536 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,536 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 53,200 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,295 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,616 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,910 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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S2 GKT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S2 GKT, 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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S2 GKT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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