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LD12 BMO

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 BMO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,052 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play ()

Fail 23 Feb 2026 82,046 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 81,961 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both NS & OS (4.1.4 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both NS & OS (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 64,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 156,252 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 156,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 148,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 109,900 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,140 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Fail 14 Nov 2019 75,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

Pass 30 May 2019 70,382 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,301 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,301 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 53,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 36,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,211 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 5,178 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 BMO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BMO, 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 BMO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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