CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG61 HKO

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 HKO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 147,857 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 144,044 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 144,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF arm - front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also uneven worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,581 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 119,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,814 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 72,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,865 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,105 miles

Front brake pads near legal limit

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage and tyre near legal limit

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

both rear tyres inner edges worn bald

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 May 2017 32,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,259 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 31,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,364 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,961 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
Full Honda Insight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG61 HKO is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HG61 HKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG61 HKO?

You can check the full history of HG61 HKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG61 HKO registered?

HG61 HKO is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is HG61 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 HKO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG61 HKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG61 HKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.