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RV61 XTZ

2011 Honda Insight

Grey Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XTZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2024 253,918 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 245,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 225,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 206,600 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 206,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 193,460 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 193,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 184,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 176,824 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 142,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,559 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,638 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge.

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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RV61 XTZ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RV61 XTZ, 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 RV61 XTZ registered?

RV61 XTZ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RV61 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 XTZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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