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SC61 CDU

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,569 mi
Last recorded121,569 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 CDU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,569 miles

General corrosion on front/rear suspension and underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 121,534 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion on front/rear suspension and underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flex hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,678 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 113,584 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 93,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,024 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,116 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 28,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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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SC61 CDU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey 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 SC61 CDU, 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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SC61 CDU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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