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AP61 BGZ

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 BGZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,846 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 83,845 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,081 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,359 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,850 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,533 miles

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

front pads starting to wear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advice change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,377 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 48,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,988 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn excessively on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP61 BGZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP61 BGZ, 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 AP61 BGZ registered?

AP61 BGZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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