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WJ62 UTZ

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

244,069 mi
Last recorded244,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UTZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 244,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Body not fully secure bumper. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 244,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Body not fully secure bumper. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 226,035 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 205,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 191,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 183,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 168,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 123,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 121,719 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 121,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 26 Feb 2019 105,959 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 90,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,853 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 9,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,832 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 26 Aug 2015 9,832 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)

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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WJ62 UTZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WJ62 UTZ, 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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WJ62 UTZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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