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LB12 KZO

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 KZO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,291 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both side twisted (7.1.2 (b))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting but slowly

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 105,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side and wiper needs checking (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip Beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both side twisted (7.1.2 (b))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting but slowly

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 101,359 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing thin on outer edge

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 101,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing thin on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 91,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 82,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 74,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,973 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,139 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 57,139 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 38,119 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,569 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 KZO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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