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LB12 KZN

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,737 mi
Last recorded160,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 160,737 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 160,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 149,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 132,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 117,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,672 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,120 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,372 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,634 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear markers and worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 25,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,697 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 KZN is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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