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SV61 ZXH

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,161 mi
Last recorded143,161 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 ZXH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 143,161 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded & start distorting

Pass 16 May 2025 131,180 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 131,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 123,986 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 116,077 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

rear tyre both tyres worn inner edges

under body corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 104,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,983 miles

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

Parking brake has only just passed its efficiency & requiers adjustment/repair

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,002 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 89,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,109 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,910 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,121 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,939 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 32,007 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 32,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 30,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,505 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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SV61 ZXH is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZXH, 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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What year was SV61 ZXH registered?

SV61 ZXH is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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