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YR61 BXL

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

187,401 mi
Last recorded187,401 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 BXL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 187,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 187,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 187,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 171,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,918 miles

Offside Front Side Wind Slightly Damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 131,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 126,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 123,557 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 112,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 112,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 106,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 86,947 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 77,310 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,173 miles

under body shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,424 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2015 34,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

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 BXL is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YR61 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

YR61 BXL is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YR61 BXL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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