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EY61 SXL

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 SXL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 155,312 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 155,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 140,105 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,104 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 135,453 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 135,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 125,472 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 115,674 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,637 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,035 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,415 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F door damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres edges smooth .tyres on 1.6 mm legal limit

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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EY61 SXL is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EY61 SXL, 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 EY61 SXL registered?

EY61 SXL is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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