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MK61 HYY

2011 Honda Insight

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,454 mi
Last recorded152,454 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 HYY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 152,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Both sills corroded

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis/suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 149,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front front bumper damaged

IMA light is on dashboard

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 148,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ALL CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 22 Jul 2023 148,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill ,marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

all chassis/suspension components corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,610 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 141,610 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 136,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,104 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

tyre sealant expired

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,214 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,430 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 HYY is a 2011 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK61 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

MK61 HYY is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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