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LR62 KGU

2012 Honda Insight

Bronze Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

343,231 mi
Last recorded343,231 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 343,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2025 313,186 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 313,186 miles

Central Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 287,142 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 287,142 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 261,312 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 248,098 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 248,098 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 237,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 224,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 213,406 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 204,789 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 197,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 184,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 174,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 167,560 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 167,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 166,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 166,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 134,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015
Fail 13 Oct 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,588 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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LR62 KGU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR62 KGU, 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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LR62 KGU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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