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LO12 GJY

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,359 mi
Last recorded183,359 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GJY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 183,359 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 183,348 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 179,463 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Apr 2023 169,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 148,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 109,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,263 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,641 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 37,641 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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LO12 GJY is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LO12 GJY, 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 LO12 GJY registered?

LO12 GJY is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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