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LG12 BUU

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,213 mi
Last recorded30,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BUU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,213 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 26,393 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 26,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 21,932 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2023 21,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 19,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 11,036 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 10,382 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 9,684 miles

Both front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 8,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 7,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 7,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 5,936 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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LG12 BUU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG12 BUU, 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 LG12 BUU registered?

LG12 BUU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is LG12 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 BUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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