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RO61 EHE

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

258,230 mi
Last recorded258,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 EHE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 258,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 25 Jan 2025 258,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 257,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 27 Jun 2023 257,851 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 229,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 222,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 221,234 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 221,227 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2020 215,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 215,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2020 210,431 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 201,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 190,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 177,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 177,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 170,539 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 154,948 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 154,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 140,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 206,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,932 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 115,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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RO61 EHE is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RO61 EHE, 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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RO61 EHE is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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