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SA11 OWM

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

267,626 mi
Last recorded267,626 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 OWM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 267,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 254,433 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 240,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 226,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 220,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 202,201 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 202,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 188,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 178,605 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 163,490 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 163,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 148,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,017 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 142,017 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,327 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 120,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,576 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,544 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 70,719 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 70,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,990 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 68,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,897 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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SA11 OWM is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 SA11 OWM, 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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SA11 OWM is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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