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LC12 XLW

2012 Honda Insight

Green Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 XLW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 106,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under car is rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,766 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 106,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,816 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 104,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 102,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 100,031 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,350 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 94,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,776 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,375 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing on 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 XLW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Green with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

LC12 XLW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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