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VU12 KLD

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,002 mi
Last recorded137,002 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KLD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,402 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,198 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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VU12 KLD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU12 KLD, 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 VU12 KLD registered?

VU12 KLD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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