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SB61 HGN

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

243,079 mi
Last recorded243,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 HGN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 243,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the boot is hard to open

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom

Pass 14 Jul 2025 181,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,390 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 81,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 42,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 38,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,370 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,944 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 HGN is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

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

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