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YB12 MZJ

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MZJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 104,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 98,461 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and also has a blue tinge consistent with over heating, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 83,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,561 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,859 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,483 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,953 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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YB12 MZJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YB12 MZJ, 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 YB12 MZJ registered?

YB12 MZJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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