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LM12 XWF

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,332 mi
Last recorded118,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 107,588 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 97,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 97,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,991 miles

Nearside Front worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,600 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 81,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,813 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 72,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,090 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 58,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,944 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LM12 XWF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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