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LC12 XVJ

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 XVJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 90,139 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,909 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding.

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,283 miles

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,340 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,340 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s application slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear brake disc

Pass 11 Dec 2021 77,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 54,637 miles

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 47,235 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 38,907 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 38,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

LC12 XVJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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