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BG61 UWM

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,730 mi
Last recorded274,730 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 UWM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 274,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 274,729 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 427,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 427,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 254,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 246,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 224,900 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 224,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 221,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 209,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 209,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 201,991 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 201,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 196,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 185,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 169,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 160,803 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 149,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,498 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 123,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,396 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut exceeding 25mm long. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,602 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,494 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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BG61 UWM is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 81,390 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 BG61 UWM, 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 15 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG61 UWM is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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