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SB61 UTP

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 UTP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 78,225 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened @suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 65,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 65,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 58,565 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,318 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,318 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,817 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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SB61 UTP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol 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 SB61 UTP, 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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SB61 UTP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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