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LO12 GKA

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,548 mi
Last recorded155,548 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GKA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,548 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 154,264 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 154,264 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Offside & Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,997 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 151,218 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 151,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 143,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 136,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 116,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 98,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,313 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,735 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 30,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,043 miles

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 GKA is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GKA, 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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LO12 GKA is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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