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LO61 RZJ

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,859 mi
Last recorded96,859 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 RZJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,410 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 82,374 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL TO TREAD CRACKED TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL TO TREAD CRACKING FULL CIRC CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,181 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,841 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 65,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL CUT TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 17 May 2019 52,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,994 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 22 May 2018 45,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 8 May 2017 38,671 miles

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

Rear CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 21 May 2016 31,511 miles

child seat fitted

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,752 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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LO61 RZJ is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO61 RZJ, 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 LO61 RZJ registered?

LO61 RZJ is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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