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LB12 OWM

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

190,297 mi
Last recorded190,297 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 190,297 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 188,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 185,175 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 170,924 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 141,901 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 141,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 123,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 107,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,754 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,209 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,212 miles

front both tyre's worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,729 miles

Both rear tyres tread separating

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OWM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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