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YF61 UTK

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 UTK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 196,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 194,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 191,186 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 187,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 178,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 170,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 161,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,504 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 156,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 147,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 146,406 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,228 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 86,734 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF61 UTK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YF61 UTK, 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 YF61 UTK registered?

YF61 UTK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is YF61 UTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 UTK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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