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LP12 RBF

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,083 mi
Last recorded168,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 168,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity obviously reduced!!

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity Obviously reduced (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (lower part broken) (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure front both flickering (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 161,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 157,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 146,790 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 133,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,998 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,644 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 100,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 86,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 74,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 62,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,830 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 25,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,908 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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LP12 RBF is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LP12 RBF, 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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LP12 RBF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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