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SH11 BKG

2011 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,681 mi
Last recorded192,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 BKG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 192,681 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 192,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 190,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 189,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 178,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 172,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 269,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 269,884 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 165,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 149,519 miles

Nearside Rear outer side wall damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2017 149,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 141,617 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,807 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,189 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,873 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,873 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,261 miles

advise rear brakes binding maken the wheels difficult to turn.

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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SH11 BKG is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH11 BKG, 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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SH11 BKG is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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