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SM61 RVR

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,394 mi
Last recorded237,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 RVR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 237,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 223,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: attachment / mounting weakend

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Pass 19 Feb 2024 211,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 211,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 202,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 170,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 170,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam repairs to lamp unit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,026 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 121,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 120,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 113,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,082 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,156 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,812 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 29,332 miles

Nearside 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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SM61 RVR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM61 RVR, 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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SM61 RVR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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