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H4 EAU

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

205,500 mi
Last recorded205,500 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 EAU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 205,500 miles

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

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

slight damage to front vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2025 196,742 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 191,972 miles

Nearside Front Underseal slightly damaged

Offside Front Wing slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 191,914 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Underseal slightly damaged

Offside Front Wing slightly damaged

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 174,455 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 164,636 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 148,721 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 148,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 123,923 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,799 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 104,797 miles

Front All position lamps not working Both Sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,670 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 81,120 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 81,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 34,385 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 26,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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H4 EAU is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 H4 EAU, 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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H4 EAU is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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