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MF61 BBJ

2011 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 BBJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,299 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 119,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 109,269 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 99,186 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 90,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 80,477 miles

Central Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened or holed

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferrules showing signs of slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 71,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,706 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 48,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 32,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 23,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MF61 BBJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MF61 BBJ, 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 MF61 BBJ registered?

MF61 BBJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is MF61 BBJ safe to buy?

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