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SH61 UKW

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 UKW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,062 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 133,062 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 121,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD AREA 185/55/R16 83V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 121,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON TREAD AREA 185/55/R16 83V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,593 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 99,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate delaminated

rear pads 3mm, discs corroded

rear view mirror blurred

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,128 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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SH61 UKW 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 SH61 UKW, 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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What year was SH61 UKW registered?

SH61 UKW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SH61 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 UKW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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