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SM13 ASZ

2013 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 ASZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 159,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 157,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 151,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 142,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 135,493 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 135,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 116,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 101,411 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 91,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 75,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 75,133 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,535 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine oil very low

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

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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SM13 ASZ is a 2013 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2013 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,443 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 SM13 ASZ, 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 13 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM13 ASZ registered?

SM13 ASZ is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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