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LO12 GKU

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

348,209 mi
Last recorded348,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 348,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 346,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 337,248 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 329,175 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 311,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 285,847 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 277,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 277,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 270,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 269,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front light cover damaged

bonnet damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2021 269,806 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front light cover damaged

bonnet damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2021 251,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 251,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 240,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 240,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 237,276 miles

Covers and shields

Pass 2 Mar 2020 226,502 miles

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 210,817 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 192,220 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 177,864 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

covers and shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 153,362 miles

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

air bag light show intermittent fault

Pass 18 Sep 2017 142,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pads appear low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake pads appear low

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,675 miles

covers & shields fitted

front pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,310 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 GKU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO12 GKU, 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 GKU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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