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LM61 GVY

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 GVY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2026

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 269,080 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 269,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 238,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 196,426 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 156,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 145,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 134,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 110,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,287 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 100,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 28,250 miles

cut on outer wall on o/s/r tyre

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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LM61 GVY is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LM61 GVY, 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 LM61 GVY registered?

LM61 GVY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is LM61 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 GVY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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