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LM62 CWT

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,178 mi
Last recorded109,178 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 CWT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,178 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 109,162 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger door can not open from outside

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,949 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,933 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/60/15 nearside 185/65/15 offside (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,188 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,286 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,872 miles

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyre edges seriously worn and cracks in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 185/60/R15 - 84H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,872 miles

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear tyre edges seriously worn and cracks in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 185/60/R15 - 84H

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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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LM62 CWT 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 73.3%.

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 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 LM62 CWT, 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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LM62 CWT is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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