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LM12 XWD

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

137,509 mi
Last recorded137,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XWD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 137,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 130,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,090 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 118,069 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,758 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,583 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 108,583 miles

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

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,422 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 105,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,491 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 104,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,366 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,965 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 81,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,747 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,058 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 64,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 52,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 52,304 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,854 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,428 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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LM12 XWD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 LM12 XWD, 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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LM12 XWD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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