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HV61 FGD

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

261,743 mi
Last recorded261,743 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FGD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 261,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light water misting

Fail 6 Apr 2026 261,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light water misting

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 260,895 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 260,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LIGHT POWER POOR (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 250,868 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 232,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 218,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 199,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 197,577 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 178,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 154,820 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 154,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 153,492 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 153,489 miles

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

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 134,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,572 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 104,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,681 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,059 miles

advise rear tyres perishing

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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HV61 FGD is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV61 FGD, 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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HV61 FGD is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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