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HV11 PHU

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,900 mi
Last recorded211,900 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 PHU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 211,900 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 202,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding disc in red colour

Fail 21 Apr 2025 202,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 192,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 175,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and worn thin on one edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to dull / deteriorate affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to dull / deteriorate affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low on frictional material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 155,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and worn thin on one edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to dull / deteriorate affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to dull / deteriorate affecting beam brightness (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low on frictional material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 146,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,215 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 117,017 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 117,017 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,516 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 82,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,188 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 40,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 32,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 27,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HV11 PHU is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV11 PHU, 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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HV11 PHU is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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