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SH61 SSX

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 SSX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,927 miles

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 29 Jan 2026 89,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 4mm, cracking on tread and worn on edges - 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 4mm, cracking on tread and worn on edges - 185/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level low - at minimum

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,975 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Both rear axle bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant level low - below minimum

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - worn on edges and slightly cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2023 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,255 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,667 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 78,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,031 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/rear.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not fully tested

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

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlight adjuster moved to check headlight aim

Pass 3 Nov 2014 22,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SSX is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

SH61 SSX is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SH61 SSX safe to buy?

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