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LM61 MVS

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,774 mi
Last recorded185,774 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 MVS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 185,774 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 185,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 173,507 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged [ASAP] (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 173,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged [ASAP] (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 173,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 173,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s/f & o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 162,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 142,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,513 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 53,630 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,031 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,939 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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LM61 MVS is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM61 MVS, 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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What year was LM61 MVS registered?

LM61 MVS is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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