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SK12 YHT

2012 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,006 mi
Last recorded193,006 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YHT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 193,006 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 193,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 179,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 179,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 169,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 156,857 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 146,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 128,830 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 128,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,221 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,731 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 37,116 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened lap strap (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,643 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YHT is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YHT, 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 YHT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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