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LV12 YNR

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,281 mi
Last recorded132,281 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YNR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 132,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 132,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 128,613 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slightly misaligned

Rear Lower bumper damaged

Rear Tailgate slightly damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2023 128,613 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slightly misaligned

Rear Lower bumper damaged

Rear Tailgate slightly damaged

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,361 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 114,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 107,330 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 107,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 102,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,204 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,660 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 29,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,878 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 21,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,742 miles

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

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 YNR is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LV12 YNR, 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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LV12 YNR is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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