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SK12 UGT

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,320 mi
Last recorded181,320 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 UGT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 181,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 176,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 172,992 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 163,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 149,918 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 139,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 115,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on edges (4.1.E.1)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,184 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on edges (4.1.E.1)

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 64,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,927 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 40,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,341 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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SK12 UGT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK12 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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