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BK12 NZD

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

197,164 mi
Last recorded197,164 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 197,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 197,156 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 192,135 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 192,135 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working o/s rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working front both (3.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 189,104 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 183,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 183,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 173,406 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 173,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 157,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 157,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 157,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 156,634 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 140,807 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 140,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,642 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 123,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,249 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 97,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 82,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,608 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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BK12 NZD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BK12 NZD, 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 BK12 NZD registered?

BK12 NZD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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