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MJ61 SWZ

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 SWZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 123,879 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 123,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 117,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 117,874 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 111,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,420 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 85,420 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 69,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,252 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 53,245 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,248 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 24,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ61 SWZ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 MJ61 SWZ, 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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MJ61 SWZ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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