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LD62 AXM

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,956 mi
Last recorded74,956 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 AXM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 74,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Signs of excessive heat on brake disc

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,748 miles

Both sides rear undersills have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn close to limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Is stiff when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 71,729 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both sides rear undersills have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is worn close to limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Is stiff when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,121 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2024 67,121 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 61,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,939 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 15,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,842 miles

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

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

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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LD62 AXM is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD62 AXM, 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 LD62 AXM registered?

LD62 AXM is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LD62 AXM safe to buy?

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