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YX12 ZGD

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,381 mi
Last recorded113,381 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 ZGD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,381 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 113,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,284 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,547 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 95,511 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 88,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 84,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 77,397 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,179 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,573 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 62,573 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,213 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 62,213 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,483 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON EDGES,N/S/FRONT HAS A CUT (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,483 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON EDGES,N/S/FRONT HAS A CUT (NO CORDS EXPOSED)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 29,795 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YX12 ZGD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX12 ZGD, 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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YX12 ZGD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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