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EJ11 OVW

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,078 mi
Last recorded54,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 OVW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,078 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 51,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 40,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,059 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,458 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,695 miles

The offside rear outer brake pad is crumbling away on its top edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 19,695 miles

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

The offside rear outer brake pad is crumbling away on its top edge.

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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EJ11 OVW is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,298cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ11 OVW, 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 EJ11 OVW registered?

EJ11 OVW is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is EJ11 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ11 OVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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