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KV61 WHS

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 WHS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 152,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 151,048 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 151,048 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 147,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 140,162 miles

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

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Pass 29 Dec 2021 133,169 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy rim damaged on the outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 133,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,659 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 WHS is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV61 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

KV61 WHS is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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