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BK12 NZN

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 99,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy, light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) and age cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy, light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge(s) and age cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022 75,869 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 6 Aug 2022 75,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers not fully assessed due to lack of fluid to screen

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 64,874 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 64,874 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,622 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

damage to front bumper and panel behind

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 53,373 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

damage to front bumper and panel behind

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 42,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 33,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges, plus age related cracks 2008 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres have age related cracks 2011

Fail 13 May 2016 33,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,397 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 29,223 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NZN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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