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LY12 EVF

2012 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EVF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,248 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 162,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 147,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,079 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,042 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,258 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,668 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,444 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,391 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,463 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 26,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,504 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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LY12 EVF is a 2012 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LY12 EVF, 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 LY12 EVF registered?

LY12 EVF is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is LY12 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 EVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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