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Honda Insight

Grey · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,330 cc

LA12 WHKMOT history

LA12 WHK is a grey hybrid electric (clean) Honda Insight first used on 1 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 218,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LA12 WHK grey Honda Insight – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Honda Insight, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
218,121 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Insight
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,330 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WHK was last recorded at 218,121 miles on 1 May 2026, 11,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,451 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,670 miles
Average per year
18,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,121 miles
  • 2025 – 206,451 miles
  • 2024 – 202,318 miles
  • 2023 – 197,841 miles
  • 2022 – 191,323 miles
  • 2021 – 184,367 miles
  • 2020 – 176,020 miles
  • 2019 – 156,387 miles
  • 2018 – 135,797 miles
  • 2017 – 90,334 miles
  • 2016 – 43,386 miles
  • 2015 – 24,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,121 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres perishing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,121 miles (+11,670)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    218,121 miles
    Test number
    930750334363
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass206,451 miles (+4,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    206,451 miles
    Test number
    532353441709
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner an outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass202,318 miles (+4,477)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    202,318 miles
    Test number
    738462421812
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass197,841 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    197,841 miles
    Test number
    308978054224
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail197,841 miles (+6,518)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,841 miles
    Test number
    129481356580
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass191,323 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    191,323 miles
    Test number
    608500635380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,367 miles (+8,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    184,367 miles
    Test number
    215207984707
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass176,020 miles (+12,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,020 miles
    Test number
    504112322460
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass163,307 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,307 miles
    Test number
    105152238234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass158,003 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,003 miles
    Test number
    120297741528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass156,387 miles (+20,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    156,387 miles
    Test number
    154917391701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass135,797 miles (+25,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,797 miles
    Test number
    434220262546
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT HANDBRAKE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
  13. Pass109,884 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,884 miles
    Test number
    980603889681
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing.
  14. Fail109,813 miles (+19,479)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    668302226438
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken/missing. (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer side-wall damage.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing.
  15. Pass90,334 miles (+27,981)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    351335729204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    727758144399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,353 miles (+18,967)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,353 miles
    Test number
    931048626292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass43,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    798274131101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,386 miles (+18,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    614020851263
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  20. Pass24,873 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,873 miles
    Test number
    225630250805
    • AdvisoryPoor wipers
  21. Pass24,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    555065202105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,851 miles (+127)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    262099887108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  23. Pass24,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    974139107098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WHK

Does LA12 WHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WHK is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WHK?
The MOT on LA12 WHK is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WHK done?
LA12 WHK was recorded at 218,121 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 18,569 miles a year.
Has LA12 WHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WHK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 WHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 WHK find?
LA12 WHK passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides.

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