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AV61 XTZ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,491 mi
Last recorded249,491 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XTZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 249,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 249,491 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 242,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 237,470 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 237,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 229,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 209,370 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 197,625 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 197,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 190,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,244 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 179,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 159,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 148,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 211,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 114,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,620 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 XTZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTZ, 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 AV61 XTZ registered?

AV61 XTZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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