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LC61 UCJ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

180,299 mi
Last recorded180,299 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 UCJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 180,299 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 180,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 175,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 168,705 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,230 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 148,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,647 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,759 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 101,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,490 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 79,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,710 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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LC61 UCJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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