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BJ11 SZY

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 SZY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 146,398 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,957 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,525 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 109,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

emmission not tested due to exhaust blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,247 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,223 miles

early attention to offside front outer repeater lens slightly cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 94,223 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides front (4.1.E.1)

early attention to offside front outer repeater lens slightly cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,080 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,731 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,731 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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BJ11 SZY is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ11 SZY, 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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BJ11 SZY is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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