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SJ12 OZG

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 OZG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 130,163 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 130,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,975 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,520 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 125,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 166,704 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,066 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,490 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 91,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 87,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,124 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,274 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,413 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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SJ12 OZG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SJ12 OZG, 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 SJ12 OZG registered?

SJ12 OZG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ12 OZG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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