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LB61 HYF

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

176,614 mi
Last recorded176,614 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HYF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 176,614 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 151,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 146,981 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 137,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 122,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 110,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,043 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,264 miles

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

engine covers fitted

tray's fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,993 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread, deteriorated

offside rear tyre low tread, deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,026 miles

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

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)

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 HYF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB61 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

LB61 HYF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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