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WU12 ZFR

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 ZFR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 144,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 133,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 127,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 119,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,394 miles

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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WU12 ZFR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU12 ZFR, 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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What year was WU12 ZFR registered?

WU12 ZFR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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