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GK11 ZVN

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

237,127 mi
Last recorded237,127 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 ZVN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 237,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 222,315 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside And Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside And Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 222,300 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 222,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 221,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 221,000 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 210,320 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 210,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 201,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 193,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 290,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 290,173 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 168,169 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 168,169 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 143,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 143,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,309 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 125,309 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,308 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 97,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 72,959 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GK11 ZVN is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GK11 ZVN, 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 GK11 ZVN registered?

GK11 ZVN is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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