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SB12 KAX

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,254 mi
Last recorded149,254 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 KAX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 133,629 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 133,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,305 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 112,488 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 108,847 miles

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 10 Sep 2020 108,263 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,785 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,529 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 89,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 82,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,382 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,849 miles

both rear tyres light cracking in tread

both rear tyres worn on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

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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SB12 KAX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SB12 KAX, 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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SB12 KAX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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