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BV12 LNU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

252,105 mi
Last recorded252,105 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LNU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 252,105 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 241,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 225,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 203,282 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 196,638 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 193,127 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 188,854 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 185,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 171,918 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 169,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 169,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 157,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 140,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,245 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 129,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,387 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 48,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,874 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,878 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 LNU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LNU, 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 BV12 LNU registered?

BV12 LNU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BV12 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 LNU shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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