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GV61 YJL

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

237,056 mi
Last recorded237,056 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YJL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 237,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 227,332 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 220,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 220,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 216,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 205,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 196,979 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 191,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 187,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 183,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 180,552 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 180,552 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 174,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 169,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 159,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp polish required soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 21 Feb 2019 158,011 miles

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

front headlamps require a clean/polish

Fail 19 Feb 2019 157,703 miles

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

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

front headlamps require a clean/polish

Pass 23 Aug 2018 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2018 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 134,928 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 133,717 miles

Engine covers upper and lower

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,095 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 121,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,793 miles

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

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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GV61 YJL is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 GV61 YJL, 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 GV61 YJL registered?

GV61 YJL is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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