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LC12 YBE

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,943 mi
Last recorded204,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 204,943 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 204,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 203,433 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 201,730 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 201,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 198,146 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 187,242 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 179,083 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 167,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 152,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 131,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 131,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,581 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 124,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 111,738 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 82,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 65,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,333 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,325 miles

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

hybrid vehicle..no emissions test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 YBE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YBE, 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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LC12 YBE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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