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RV12 LFU

2012 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,869 mi
Last recorded107,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 LFU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 107,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,227 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 96,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,173 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,173 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,779 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 LFU is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV12 LFU, 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 RV12 LFU registered?

RV12 LFU is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RV12 LFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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