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LB61 HXG

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,410 mi
Last recorded191,410 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HXG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 191,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 191,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 187,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 183,459 miles

near front outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2023 183,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

near front outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2022 179,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill has small dent

Fail 13 Oct 2022 179,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sill has small dent

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,623 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 173,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 173,117 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 171,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 145,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,837 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 112,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 737,762 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 737,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 52,923 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 29,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB61 HXG is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LB61 HXG, 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 LB61 HXG registered?

LB61 HXG is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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