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VE61 YCX

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

255,293 mi
Last recorded255,293 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YCX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 255,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 237,504 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 237,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 219,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 218,097 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 218,097 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 210,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 210,644 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 209,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s side repeater inop

Pass 11 Nov 2019 196,566 miles

both front wiper blades spliting

Fail 11 Nov 2019 196,566 miles

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

both front wiper blades spliting

Pass 11 May 2019 178,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 161,554 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 161,554 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 141,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 73,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,120 miles

Offside Rear 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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VE61 YCX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE61 YCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 YCX registered?

VE61 YCX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is VE61 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 YCX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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