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SH61 HSJ

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,414 mi
Last recorded190,414 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 HSJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 184,362 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 180,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 172,886 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 172,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 169,236 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 169,235 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 162,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 160,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 159,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 145,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,926 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 107,895 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,685 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,685 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,878 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 73,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,774 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,871 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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SH61 HSJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH61 HSJ, 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 SH61 HSJ registered?

SH61 HSJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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