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FY61 XLS

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,320 mi
Last recorded222,320 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 XLS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 222,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 215,191 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 206,242 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 198,162 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 198,162 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 190,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 177,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 164,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 152,633 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 152,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 132,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,361 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 102,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tail gate handle sticking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FY61 XLS is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY61 XLS, 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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FY61 XLS is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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