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LG61 GJE

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

153,067 mi
Last recorded153,067 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 GJE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 153,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 148,104 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Service pedal slightly soft (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 143,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 143,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,182 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 121,892 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,037 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,061 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,061 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,940 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,974 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,911 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,435 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wing dameged but no sharpe edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2017 82,622 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,855 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,228 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 76,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 40,560 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,133 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,675 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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LG61 GJE is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 LG61 GJE, 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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LG61 GJE is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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