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LC61 OCH

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

260,903 mi
Last recorded260,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 OCH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 260,903 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 250,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 238,647 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 238,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 231,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 199,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 197,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 195,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 192,387 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,393 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 161,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 148,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 147,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 46,656 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,890 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 OCH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCH, 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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LC61 OCH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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