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BV12 LMM

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,606 mi
Last recorded126,606 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LMM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,231 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 113,502 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens damage

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,091 miles

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

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 109,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light cracked

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,701 miles

Advise offside front fog light lens damaged

Advise rear discs slightly pitted inner surface

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,781 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,449 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is cracked

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is cracked

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Rear nearside and offside brake discs are slightly pitted inner surface

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Rear nearside and offside brake discs are slightly pitted inner surface

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,929 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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BV12 LMM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV12 LMM, 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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BV12 LMM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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