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LC12 YBO

2012 Honda Insight

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

228,147 mi
Last recorded228,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YBO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 228,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 354,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 354,496 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 204,503 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 204,503 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 8 Jan 2022 192,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 183,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 183,170 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 181,377 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 170,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 256,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 152,920 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 152,920 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 138,890 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 120,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,596 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,596 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 92,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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 YBO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Green with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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