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BK12 NZJ

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

204,747 mi
Last recorded204,747 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 204,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 204,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 190,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 181,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 169,701 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,165 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 156,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 152,517 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,733 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 130,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 130,833 miles

Nearside Upper Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,477 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,616 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 108,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,181 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,535 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

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 NZJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

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