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RE61 GPY

2011 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

320,928 mi
Last recorded320,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 GPY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 320,928 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 320,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 307,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 290,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 290,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 268,144 miles

undertray present

Fail 14 Jun 2022 268,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

undertray present

Pass 14 Jun 2021 228,587 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly Nearside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2021 228,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake grabbing slightly Nearside rear (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 195,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 195,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 177,599 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 164,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 146,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,139 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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RE61 GPY is a 2011 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE61 GPY, 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 RE61 GPY registered?

RE61 GPY is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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