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KV61 EEF

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

199,265 mi
Last recorded199,265 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 EEF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 199,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 183,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 179,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 165,545 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 165,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 151,455 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 151,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 128,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,350 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,990 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,541 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,409 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,743 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KV61 EEF is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KV61 EEF, 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

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What year was KV61 EEF registered?

KV61 EEF is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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