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SG11 XVR

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,057 mi
Last recorded285,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 XVR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 285,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 285,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 281,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 269,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 261,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 251,762 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 251,762 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 233,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 185,453 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 185,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 166,532 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 166,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,664 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,680 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,430 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,430 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,398 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,398 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,610 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,126 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SG11 XVR is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG11 XVR, 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 SG11 XVR registered?

SG11 XVR is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is SG11 XVR safe to buy?

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