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LV12 EVK

2012 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 EVK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 115,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 109,906 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 101,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,270 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,259 miles

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

Nearside sils is damaged but inside and is not effecting any of the operational components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,649 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 14,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 8,179 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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LV12 EVK is a 2012 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV12 EVK, 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 LV12 EVK registered?

LV12 EVK is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LV12 EVK safe to buy?

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