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LC12 ZVP

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,293 mi
Last recorded151,293 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ZVP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 151,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 151,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 147,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,601 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,100 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 141,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,617 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 126,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018
Fail 16 May 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 105,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,406 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 104,406 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,239 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,165 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 ZVP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

LC12 ZVP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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