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LB12 KJX

2012 Honda Insight

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KJX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 170,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 156,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 140,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & worn inner edge & various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various cuts & cracks present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged & needs securing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & worn inner edge & various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 131,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & worn inner edge & various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various cuts & cracks present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged & needs securing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked & worn inner edge & various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 125,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,368 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 117,805 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 117,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 112,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,147 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear inner edge wearing

Offside Front inner edge wearing

Offside Rear inner edge wearing

registration plate damaged but still legible.

under tray fitted to vehicle obscuring some testable components.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,934 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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LB12 KJX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Green with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LB12 KJX, 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 LB12 KJX registered?

LB12 KJX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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