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LO12 OSP

2012 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OSP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 83,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing the inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,312 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth on edges ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

Fail 29 Feb 2020 57,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth on edges ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,733 miles

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

both front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Fail 7 Jun 2016 25,731 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have splits in sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,100 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)

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 OSP is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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