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HV61 FMX

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 133,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 132,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 132,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 131,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 131,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 17 May 2021 131,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 131,315 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 130,496 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 130,496 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,386 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 119,386 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,057 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 106,057 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 103,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,344 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 91,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2016 64,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,520 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection.

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

Pass 26 May 2015 40,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 25,872 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 24,282 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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HV61 FMX 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 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 HV61 FMX, 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 FMX is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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