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SY61 OTB

2011 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,602 mi
Last recorded75,602 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 OTB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,602 miles

OSF/NSF UPPER INTEGRAL BODY STRUCTURE REPAIRED STANDERED JUST MET

UNDER THE CHASSIS BODY SEALANT APPLIED

Fail 12 Jan 2026 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under the chassis general corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2025 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 68,550 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,756 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 62,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,449 miles

Light corrosion covering all underside of vehicle but not excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2021 59,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded on inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Light corrosion covering all underside of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,416 miles

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

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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SY61 OTB is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY61 OTB, 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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SY61 OTB is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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