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SB61 HFW

2011 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,698 mi
Last recorded231,698 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 HFW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 231,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 216,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 216,409 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 216,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 192,326 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 191,630 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 163,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 163,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded and reduced light output (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded and reduced light output (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 64,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 48,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 34,806 miles

Hybrid - No Emissions.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 16,846 miles

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 9,686 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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SB61 HFW is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SB61 HFW, 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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SB61 HFW is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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