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EJ61 WZR

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

225,143 mi
Last recorded225,143 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 WZR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 225,143 miles

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

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

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

undercarriage corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 219,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 219,748 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 189,274 miles

DAMAGED TO REAR TAIL GATE

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 159,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 147,547 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 127,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 126,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt full of water (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,522 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,318 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,564 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 37,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,738 miles

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,155 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 30,155 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s rear both cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm, worn on inner edge and has slight sidewall damage ( no visible cords ) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm and cracked at treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked at treads

Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,154 miles

Both rear tyres perishing (cracking inbetween treads).

Gouge in nearside front tyre which is not deep enough to reach the cords.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to check centre rear and nearside rear seat belts as child seat fitted.

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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EJ61 WZR is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EJ61 WZR, 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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EJ61 WZR is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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