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BV61 BFO

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BFO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,889 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,949 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 35,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,700 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,250 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,254 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 17,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV61 BFO is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV61 BFO, 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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What year was BV61 BFO registered?

BV61 BFO is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BV61 BFO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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