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YB61 XNU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

278,296 mi
Last recorded278,296 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 XNU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 278,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 278,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2025 264,193 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2025 264,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 236,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 208,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 194,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,203 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 185,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 177,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 165,658 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 165,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 153,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,899 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 144,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,554 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 124,554 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 109,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,867 miles

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

Nearside Front upper side linkage dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,560 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,338 miles

N/S/R shock absorber has a misting of oil

O/S/R shock absorber has a misting of oil

Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,071 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,711 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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YB61 XNU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YB61 XNU, 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 YB61 XNU registered?

YB61 XNU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 XNU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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