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LC61 JLU

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

244,693 mi
Last recorded244,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JLU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 244,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 241,536 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 227,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 202,279 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 170,639 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear seal damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 153,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 142,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 112,485 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 86,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 55,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,479 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 18,040 miles

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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LC61 JLU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LC61 JLU, 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 LC61 JLU registered?

LC61 JLU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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