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BG62 UYB

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,115 mi
Last recorded161,115 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UYB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 161,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 156,960 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 156,960 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,255 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 145,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2021 139,056 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2021 139,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 131,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 131,311 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 124,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,270 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 81,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,435 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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BG62 UYB is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG62 UYB, 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 BG62 UYB registered?

BG62 UYB is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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