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RV61 YZW

2011 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,651 mi
Last recorded206,651 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 YZW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 206,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 199,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 193,356 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 185,466 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2021 179,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 175,244 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 168,879 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 159,700 miles

both the cat heat shields are missing

front brake discs are corroded and worn

rear brake discs are lightly corroded

the n/s/r tyre is slightly unevenly worn

the screen has a chip in the swept area n/s/f

Fail 15 Aug 2018 159,699 miles

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

both the cat heat shields are missing

both the front wipers are just clearing the screen to a good enough standard

front brake discs are corroded and worn

rear brake discs are lightly corroded

the n/s/r tyre is slightly unevenly worn

the o/s/r brake is binding slightly

the rear wipers split

the screen has a chip in the swept area n/s/f

Pass 16 Aug 2017 148,856 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

stone chip in screen

Fail 14 Aug 2017 148,855 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

stone chip in screen

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate delaminating

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 23 Aug 2016 139,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,627 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 94,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,134 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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RV61 YZW is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV61 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

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

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