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SM11 DYV

2011 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,591 mi
Last recorded117,591 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 DYV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 117,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 108,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 101,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 96,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 89,920 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,234 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2019

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,215 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 55,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,406 miles

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

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

under tray cover preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,318 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray cover preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,997 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,097 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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SM11 DYV is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM11 DYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM11 DYV registered?

SM11 DYV is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is SM11 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 DYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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