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MF61 ULU

2011 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

261,308 mi
Last recorded261,308 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 ULU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 261,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 261,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 252,980 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 252,980 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 241,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 232,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 227,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 221,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 220,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 205,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 193,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 186,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 172,359 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 156,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,072 miles

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 109,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,378 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,450 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 64,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,375 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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MF61 ULU is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 MF61 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

MF61 ULU is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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