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MK11 WLR

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

252,620 mi
Last recorded252,620 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 WLR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 252,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 247,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 243,236 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sidd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 243,236 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sidd (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 241,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 239,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 220,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 207,853 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 207,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 168,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,169 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,914 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 36,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,221 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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MK11 WLR is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK11 WLR, 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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MK11 WLR is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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