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SB61 HGA

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,164 mi
Last recorded75,164 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 HGA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,164 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 75,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,017 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 62,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 55,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,249 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 21,661 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HGA is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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