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LC12 FWJ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 FWJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,739 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,989 miles

Tyre slightly damaged [Nearside front and rear outer sidewalls] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 64,937 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged [Nearside front and rear outer sidewalls] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 59,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall on tyre has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 59,852 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall on tyre has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 53,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear worn on edge and cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 33,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/4/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,311 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,311 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 19,832 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 19,830 miles

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

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

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 FWJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

LC12 FWJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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