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AV61 UBP

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

226,383 mi
Last recorded226,383 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 UBP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 226,383 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,366 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear rim damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2024 220,549 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 220,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 218,254 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 218,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 204,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 195,645 miles

rear brake slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2021 188,922 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 177,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 177,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 162,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever High

Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 148,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 139,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,738 miles

Anti-slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 110,000 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear getting worn close to legal limit

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear getting worn close to legal limit

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,321 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,053 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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AV61 UBP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AV61 UBP, 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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AV61 UBP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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