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RO11 NHJ

2011 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

226,503 mi
Last recorded226,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 NHJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 226,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 226,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 209,660 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 209,655 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill has hole, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 192,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 187,989 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 187,989 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 184,654 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 179,870 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 179,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 155,652 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 155,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 109,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,927 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,245 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,798 miles

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

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

under side engine cover

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,782 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,423 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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RO11 NHJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RO11 NHJ, 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 RO11 NHJ registered?

RO11 NHJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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