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HG61 CWR

2011 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,246 mi
Last recorded174,246 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 CWR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 174,246 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 169,059 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2023 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 136,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,802 miles

Drop link dust covers split nearside and offside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 80,293 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,614 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 65,614 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,201 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 53,201 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,186 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 42,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,292 miles

Front grill damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 8,830 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 8,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 6,561 miles

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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HG61 CWR is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG61 CWR, 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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HG61 CWR is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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