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LM12 XWH

2012 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,523 mi
Last recorded211,523 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XWH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 211,523 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 200,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 194,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 185,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 158,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 158,358 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 141,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 140,483 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,259 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,075 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,964 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 83,964 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,499 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 44,032 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,219 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 37,219 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,528 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

undercovers and engine covers fitted obscuring some mechanical components

Pass 13 May 2015 27,053 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

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 XWH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LM12 XWH, 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 LM12 XWH registered?

LM12 XWH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is LM12 XWH safe to buy?

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