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BV61 BGU

2011 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

293,126 mi
Last recorded293,126 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 BGU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 293,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 280,134 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 264,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 246,637 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 246,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 238,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 221,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 219,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 203,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 185,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 166,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 152,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 152,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,629 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,462 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,272 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,055 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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BV61 BGU is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BGU, 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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BV61 BGU is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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