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SM61 GSU

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,553 mi
Last recorded47,553 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 GSU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 39,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 33,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 28,134 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 28,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,790 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 24,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 20,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 15,214 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked between tred

Offside rear tyre cracked between tred

Pass 18 Nov 2015 11,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,701 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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SM61 GSU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM61 GSU, 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 SM61 GSU registered?

SM61 GSU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is SM61 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 GSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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