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AV12 LRX

2012 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,883 mi
Last recorded141,883 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Insight79,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LRX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 134,106 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 134,106 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 126,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Aug 2021 106,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,224 miles

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

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 87,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,079 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 72,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2017 58,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking

Offside Front tyre walls cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,343 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,505 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 23,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,862 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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AV12 LRX is a 2012 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV12 LRX, 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 AV12 LRX registered?

AV12 LRX is a 2012 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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