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BF61 AKY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

293,877 mi
Last recorded293,877 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 AKY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 293,877 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 282,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 282,534 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 257,603 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 257,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 232,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 207,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 188,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 180,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 175,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 160,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 143,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,510 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam light seriously reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,236 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,274 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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BF61 AKY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF61 AKY, 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 BF61 AKY registered?

BF61 AKY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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