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FV61 FGO

2011 Honda Insight

Brown Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

210,456 mi
Last recorded210,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 FGO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 210,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 208,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 205,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 204,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 188,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 178,584 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 178,584 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 178,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,575 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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FV61 FGO is a 2011 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV61 FGO, 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 FV61 FGO registered?

FV61 FGO is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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