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HG11 HLJ

2011 Honda Insight

White Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,687 mi
Last recorded175,687 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 HLJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 175,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 167,106 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 167,106 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter holed and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 156,397 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 151,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 149,167 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 149,167 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2021 147,271 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 May 2021 147,267 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Bumper Damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2020 143,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 132,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,963 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 108,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 94,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,608 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 22,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 19,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside wiper splitting at ends

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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HG11 HLJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG11 HLJ, 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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HG11 HLJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 May 2011.

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