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MK61 GVN

2011 Honda Insight

Brown Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

160,107 mi
Last recorded160,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 GVN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 160,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 160,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear brakes overheated

Pass 22 Jul 2025 152,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 152,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 144,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,937 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside and nearside head lamp outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,686 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 57,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre has craking in tread would reccomend replacing asap

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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MK61 GVN is a 2011 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MK61 GVN, 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 MK61 GVN registered?

MK61 GVN is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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