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BF61 AKZ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,915 mi
Last recorded228,915 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 228,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 228,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 214,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 203,769 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 203,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 201,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 182,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 166,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 165,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 149,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,800 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,748 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2016 119,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2016 101,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit b/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 101,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit b/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,828 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,961 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 23,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF61 AKZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF61 AKZ, 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 AKZ registered?

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

Is BF61 AKZ safe to buy?

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