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YT12 KBN

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

224,440 mi
Last recorded224,440 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 KBN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 224,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 220,089 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats fitted ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 213,652 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 213,632 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 201,427 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 200,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 187,020 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 187,020 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Adjuster not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 181,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 181,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 161,597 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 161,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,075 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,075 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,363 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 142,363 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,206 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,558 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer body sill is damaged

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 107,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside outer body sill is damaged

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,710 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,903 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 57,545 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from drivers view before test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 57,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from drivers view before test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges+ light cracks on tyre face ,due to old age

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge+light cracks on tyre face,due to old age

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tyre face

Pass 6 May 2015 30,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,179 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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YT12 KBN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 YT12 KBN, 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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YT12 KBN is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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