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LC62 XEA

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,298 mi
Last recorded137,298 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 XEA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,039 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 109,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,506 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 3 Feb 2019 82,583 miles

Front bumper damage

engine cover loose

Fail 3 Feb 2019 82,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damage

engine cover loose

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,978 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,562 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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LC62 XEA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC62 XEA, 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 LC62 XEA registered?

LC62 XEA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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