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YT12 MKM

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,289 mi
Last recorded201,289 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 MKM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 201,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 181,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 156,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 124,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 93,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 71,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,001 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 27,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,326 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 MKM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT12 MKM, 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 YT12 MKM registered?

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

Is YT12 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 MKM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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