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XH11 ZAH

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXH11 ZAH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 157,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 147,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 123,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,721 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,912 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 16,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,790 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear tyres perished & getting low on tread

Rear brake discs show wear

Rear inner brake pads look low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,919 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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XH11 ZAH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XH11 ZAH, 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 XH11 ZAH registered?

XH11 ZAH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is XH11 ZAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for XH11 ZAH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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