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SV61 VGG

2011 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

357,524 mi
Last recorded357,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VGG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 357,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 354,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 35,491 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 347,416 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

wipers only work on fast setting

Pass 10 Jul 2023 343,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 343,312 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHES CRACKING AND PERISHING

FRONT WIPERS ONLY HAS FAST SPEED

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLY CORRODED SCORED

Pass 21 Jul 2022 334,146 miles

corrosion under vehicle brake pedal rubber split

Fail 21 Jul 2022 334,146 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle brake pedal rubber split

Pass 22 Jul 2021 326,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 322,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 304,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 289,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge has flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 230,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 155,273 miles

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

some wear to tyre edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,220 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)

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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SV61 VGG is a 2011 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV61 VGG, 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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SV61 VGG is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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