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WJ12 GXU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GXU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 83,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,812 miles

Both front tyres worn SMOOTH on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 70,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,373 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 28 Feb 2019 47,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,689 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated causing cracking to sidewall and tread but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated causing cracking to sidewall and tread but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tyre wall-not deep (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WJ12 GXU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ12 GXU, 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 WJ12 GXU registered?

WJ12 GXU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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