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LC12 HKE

2012 Honda Insight

White Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,926 mi
Last recorded32,926 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 HKE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 32,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 31,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 30,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 28,221 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2021 26,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2020 26,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin inner and outer edges/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin inner and outer edges/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2020 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve body split/just about to fail. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve body split/just about to fail. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin inner and outer edges/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin inner and outer edges/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 24,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 21,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 18,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 16,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,293 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks/splits between treads around complete tyres.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HKE is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC12 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

LC12 HKE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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