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LR62 RFO

2012 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,964 mi
Last recorded139,964 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 RFO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 139,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,978 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,978 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 115,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 86,449 miles

engine cover/ under trays fitted obscuring some under view

Fail 5 May 2021 86,449 miles

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

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

engine cover/ under trays fitted obscuring some under view

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,094 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 69,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,071 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,379 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,379 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,772 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 RFO is a 2012 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFO, 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 RFO is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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