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YR61 AYW

2012 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,125 mi
Last recorded199,125 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 AYW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 199,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear underside corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 196,638 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 194,679 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear underside corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 194,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear underside corroded

pre check top up engine oil 1ltr as low

Pass 1 Mar 2023 192,563 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 192,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 189,942 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 189,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 185,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 169,038 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 167,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 150,404 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 128,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,907 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,354 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 83,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,184 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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YR61 AYW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR61 AYW, 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 YR61 AYW registered?

YR61 AYW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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