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LC12 BYF

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

213,763 mi
Last recorded213,763 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BYF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 213,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 210,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 205,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 200,038 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 187,540 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 187,540 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 180,303 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 170,525 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 161,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 160,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 160,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,706 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 145,706 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,638 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 122,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,023 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,071 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,608 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,831 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,996 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,845 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn out on inner and outer edges.

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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LC12 BYF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC12 BYF, 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 LC12 BYF registered?

LC12 BYF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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