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RJ61 PKN

2011 Honda Insight

Brown Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

294,149 mi
Last recorded294,149 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 PKN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 294,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 10 Feb 2025 282,034 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 282,034 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 269,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 269,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no paten (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 243,589 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 227,195 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2022 207,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2022 207,705 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 175,208 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 155,574 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 155,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,994 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 144,336 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,197 miles

Nearside headlamp dip beam dim

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside headlamp dip beam dim

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,969 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 102,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 43,498 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,100 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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RJ61 PKN is a 2011 Honda Insight in Brown with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RJ61 PKN, 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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RJ61 PKN is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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