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RV12 LFE

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,177 mi
Last recorded157,177 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 LFE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 157,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 157,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 154,578 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 154,578 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 150,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,611 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 146,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,343 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 204,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 186,487 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 176,153 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 102,081 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,081 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,417 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 76,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,785 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 63,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 48,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 32,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,982 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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RV12 LFE is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RV12 LFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV12 LFE registered?

RV12 LFE is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 LFE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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