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SB61 HFY

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 HFY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,755 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,857 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of floor

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of floor

Pass 17 Nov 2021 51,512 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 41,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 30,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 17,639 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 17,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HFY is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFY, 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 SB61 HFY registered?

SB61 HFY is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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