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SK12 UGL

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

223,077 mi
Last recorded223,077 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 UGL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 223,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 218,693 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 214,036 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 208,812 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 208,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 203,182 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 203,182 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 196,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 196,948 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 190,687 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 182,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 178,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 172,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 172,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 164,806 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 164,806 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 155,331 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 155,331 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 147,756 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 147,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 134,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 134,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 123,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 123,766 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 112,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner crown edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 102,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,425 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 93,425 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 83,075 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,837 miles

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)

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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SK12 UGL is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SK12 UGL, 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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SK12 UGL is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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