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WM12 LKD

2012 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

268,385 mi
Last recorded268,385 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 LKD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 268,385 miles

Front Bumper Damaged !

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 268,384 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Split Open (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Bumper Damaged !

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 252,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 252,882 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 228,529 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 216,410 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 215,747 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 205,482 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 193,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 183,884 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 171,281 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2020 171,281 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,120 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 150,490 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2019 150,490 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 May 2019 145,380 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 134,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,925 miles

both rear tyres slightly unevenly worn

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres slightly unevenly worn

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 119,250 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 May 2018 119,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 93,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,091 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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WM12 LKD is a 2012 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM12 LKD, 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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WM12 LKD is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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