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ML61 BWO

2011 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 BWO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 91,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,554 miles

N/S F bumper damage

Nearside Front Internal damage to headlamp structure. Light source not significantly impaired

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

N/S F bumper damage

Nearside Front Internal damage to headlamp structure. Light source not significantly impaired

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,019 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,245 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,533 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 72,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 67,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,425 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,113 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.65tr15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ML61 BWO is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ML61 BWO, 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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ML61 BWO is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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