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LO12 GJZ

2012 Honda Insight

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

181,238 mi
Last recorded181,238 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GJZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 181,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 175,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 175,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 168,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,110 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 155,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2022 155,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 153,749 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 153,749 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 147,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 140,735 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 136,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 136,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm corner edge damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,422 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 100,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 87,133 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,264 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both outer edges have been curbed (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 75,264 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both outer edges have been curbed (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,718 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 58,681 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GJZ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LO12 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

LO12 GJZ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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