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LB12 KZK

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

222,571 mi
Last recorded222,571 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KZK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 222,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 222,569 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 207,584 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 190,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 190,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 159,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 137,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 135,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 118,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 118,596 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 116,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,806 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 104,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,114 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2019 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,088 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,080 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,207 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,276 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,164 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,096 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,914 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 KZK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 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 KZK, 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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LB12 KZK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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