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SG61 GKJ

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 GKJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,061 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 131,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 127,359 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,287 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 120,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 116,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 111,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,591 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,745 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,661 miles

Chassis damage NSF

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 75,661 miles

Chassis damage NSF

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,768 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,767 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on both sides

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 14,122 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,193 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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SG61 GKJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SG61 GKJ, 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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SG61 GKJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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