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MK61 GXW

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 GXW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 171,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 168,676 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 168,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 164,257 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 158,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 152,859 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 146,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 77,372 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,941 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,934 miles

rear both side tyres in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 10,179 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,859 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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MK61 GXW is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

MK61 GXW is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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