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YS61 URV

2012 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,985 mi
Last recorded130,985 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 URV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,985 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,644 miles

Front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 32,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,174 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 22,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 16,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 11,701 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 6,759 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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YS61 URV is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS61 URV, 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 YS61 URV registered?

YS61 URV is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 January 2012.

Is YS61 URV safe to buy?

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