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SV13 JWN

2013 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

247,191 mi
Last recorded247,191 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 JWN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 247,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 247,191 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 243,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 240,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 236,177 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2022 236,152 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2022 227,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 221,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 193,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 176,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 175,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 172,681 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 172,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 155,065 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 155,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,300 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,300 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,297 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,032 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,921 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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SV13 JWN is a 2013 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV13 JWN, 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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SV13 JWN is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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