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LD12 AUW

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

251,273 mi
Last recorded251,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 AUW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 251,273 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 229,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Srew ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 229,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Srew ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 208,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 208,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 178,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 169,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 157,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm left of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm left of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 143,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,770 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,674 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to wall cords showing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,111 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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LD12 AUW is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LD12 AUW, 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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LD12 AUW is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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