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LN62 WJE

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

256,881 mi
Last recorded256,881 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 WJE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 256,881 miles

rear chassis leg surface corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 247,780 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 247,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 246,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 238,523 miles

Front both front headlamps light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 17 Aug 2022 228,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 228,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs scored (pads grinding) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 190,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,667 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 104,237 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 104,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,895 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 3 Sep 2015 57,303 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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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LN62 WJE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN62 WJE, 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 LN62 WJE registered?

LN62 WJE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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