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LO12 GKF

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,506 mi
Last recorded170,506 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 170,506 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 170,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 157,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 150,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 140,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 121,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,732 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 94,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 74,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,960 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 64,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,903 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,756 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 GKF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF registered?

LO12 GKF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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