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LM12 XWE

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,303 mi
Last recorded204,303 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XWE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 204,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 200,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 194,558 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 194,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 188,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 180,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 180,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 161,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,394 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 132,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,069 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 73,076 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 63,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 45,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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