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LD12 JCZ

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,961 mi
Last recorded159,961 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 159,961 miles

Front Both front headlights slightly dim

Front Front bumper damage close to becoming insecure

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 159,958 miles

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

Front Both front headlights slightly dim

Front Front bumper damage close to becoming insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 146,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 142,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low , 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 142,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low , 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 129,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,948 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,246 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 105,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,582 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AIRO (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,555 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,551 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and ubdertray fitted obscuring testable items from testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on inner and outer edges and near wear bars.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working side/mirror repeater not working. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on inner and outer edges and near wear bars.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,416 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread repairable

Fail 12 Apr 2016 22,416 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread repairable

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,326 miles

o/s/r light lense damaged

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 JCZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LD12 JCZ, 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 JCZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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