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AO12 KNL

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KNL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 140,040 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2026 139,924 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 1 x no smoking sticker needed 70 mm in size (taxi fail)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 95,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 95,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 94,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 94,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 71,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 59,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,188 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 48,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 9,862 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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AO12 KNL is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other 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 AO12 KNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 KNL registered?

AO12 KNL is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 KNL safe to buy?

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