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SM12 LZS

2012 Honda Insight

Grey Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,999 mi
Last recorded172,999 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 LZS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 172,999 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2026 172,996 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2025 171,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box miner gas leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 171,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,274 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 160,274 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 144,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 129,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 112,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,364 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2019 66,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,861 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,644 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,644 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reat tyres cracking within tread with no chords showing at this time

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 16,480 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SM12 LZS is a 2012 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SM12 LZS, 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 SM12 LZS registered?

SM12 LZS is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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