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LP12 PZK

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

210,017 mi
Last recorded210,017 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 PZK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 210,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 202,431 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 202,431 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 196,711 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 196,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 186,277 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 165,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 160,251 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 160,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,027 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 151,268 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 151,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,787 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 133,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 107,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,230 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,583 miles

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

osr tyre has light cracking in tread

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn and brake discs lipped also worn (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

osr tyre has light cracking in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,773 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 35,730 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,157 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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LP12 PZK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LP12 PZK, 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 LP12 PZK registered?

LP12 PZK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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