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PO61 XLB

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,051 mi
Last recorded214,051 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 XLB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 214,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 198,286 miles

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

Tested in wet condition.

Pass 16 Sep 2023 189,977 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 189,975 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 184,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,411 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 155,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,851 miles

both rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 12 Aug 2020 222,047 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 222,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,258 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,293 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,173 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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PO61 XLB is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PO61 XLB, 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 PO61 XLB registered?

PO61 XLB is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is PO61 XLB safe to buy?

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