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BF61 ALU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,487 mi
Last recorded184,487 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ALU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 184,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 176,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 169,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,879 miles

Engine and UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 157,879 miles

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

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

Engine and UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see certain testable items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 147,732 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 147,732 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 129,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 119,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 118,311 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 102,373 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 77,140 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 67,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside windscreen small chip on zone a

both rear shocks slightly leak

front pads close

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre bald at inner/outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 22,985 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 ALU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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