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LG12 VJU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,121 mi
Last recorded207,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VJU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 207,121 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 207,121 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 199,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 199,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 193,579 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 187,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 170,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 170,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,424 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 157,424 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 147,842 miles

Front bumper grill insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2021 147,842 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper grill insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2021 132,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 121,600 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,914 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 115,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,811 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,378 miles

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

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crash bar bemt new bumper fitted (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,197 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,543 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,543 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,896 miles

F/N/S wiper blade splitting

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,454 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and has been glued back by customer

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre outer wall damage

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 VJU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG12 VJU, 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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LG12 VJU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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