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2012 Honda Insight
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emulsified (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emulsified (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emulsified (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective emulsified (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Honda Insight?
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VN61 XHJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VN61 XHJ, 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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VN61 XHJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 January 2012.
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