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SJ12 ZMX

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,633 mi
Last recorded154,633 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 ZMX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 154,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,152 miles

Front Bumper damage

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,163 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers preventing inspection of some items

Pass 9 Sep 2022 121,029 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 121,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,673 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 87,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,137 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,728 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,964 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 ZMX is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMX, 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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SJ12 ZMX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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