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SJ61 XBP

2011 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

272,799 mi
Last recorded272,799 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 XBP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 272,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 268,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 223,683 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 183,879 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 182,404 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,631 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 141,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,326 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,578 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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SJ61 XBP is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SJ61 XBP, 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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SJ61 XBP is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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