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RS51 GMS

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,220 mi
Last recorded106,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 GMS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 96,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 96,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,145 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,211 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 87,207 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,368 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test, unable to check seat belt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,488 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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RS51 GMS is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RS51 GMS, 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 RS51 GMS registered?

RS51 GMS is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RS51 GMS safe to buy?

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