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PN61 VVJ

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,310 mi
Last recorded263,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 VVJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 263,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 252,019 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 252,019 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 243,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 234,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 215,357 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 215,357 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 205,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 205,002 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 191,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 180,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 169,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 161,323 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 161,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 133,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front track rod end balljoint rubber slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,727 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,075 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 41,614 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,263 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 26,995 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,298 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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PN61 VVJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN61 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 VVJ registered?

PN61 VVJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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