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SB12 LWH

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,400 mi
Last recorded142,400 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 LWH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 133,455 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake Calliper Wet But Not Leaking Under Pressure

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,573 miles

Offside Front scrubbing marks on tyre sidewall

restricted flow in nsf washer jet

Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,573 miles

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

Offside Front scrubbing marks on tyre sidewall

restricted flow in nsf washer jet

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,915 miles

Front bumper damaged and underside

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill badly damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,907 miles

Nearside wiper torn edge

Offside Front Outer sill damaged+holed

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear both tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,436 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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SB12 LWH is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,300cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB12 LWH, 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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SB12 LWH is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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