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LO12 PWE

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,939 mi
Last recorded226,939 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 PWE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 226,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 226,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 205,660 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 205,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 195,690 miles

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 195,690 miles

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 187,027 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 172,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 167,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 154,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 130,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,181 miles

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 199,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,102 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 23,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 PWE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

LO12 PWE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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