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SM13 YGY

2013 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,212 mi
Last recorded240,212 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YGY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 240,212 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2025 236,027 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 231,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 226,081 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 222,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 207,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 195,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 164,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 141,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 134,116 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,484 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 93,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,348 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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SM13 YGY is a 2013 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM13 YGY, 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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SM13 YGY is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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