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LD12 JDK

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,957 mi
Last recorded135,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 JDK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 135,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 135,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,552 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower engine ander cover slight insecure

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 118,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,508 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,060 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f track rod boots. slight grease leakage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens corner broken off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror been taped up in past (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 103,060 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f track rod boots. slight grease leakage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens corner broken off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror been taped up in past (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,802 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively may be below manufacturers recommendations suggest wheels off inspection (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may be below legal requirement suggest wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,227 miles

Light scratches on the windscreen

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,582 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,129 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 JDK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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