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WL12 LSD

2012 Honda Insight

Brown Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,743 mi
Last recorded195,743 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LSD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 195,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 181,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 158,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 136,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 135,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 110,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 110,971 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,042 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm and cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm and cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,878 miles

O/S/R mechanical brake component slightly sticking

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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WL12 LSD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL12 LSD, 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 WL12 LSD registered?

WL12 LSD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is WL12 LSD safe to buy?

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