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SY61 XGJ

2011 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

236,314 mi
Last recorded236,314 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XGJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 236,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 236,314 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 207,733 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 207,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,417 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 204,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 179,291 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 179,291 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,249 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,181 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 94,181 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,868 miles

Both front tyres wearing from inside.

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres wearing from inside.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,995 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 36,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,370 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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SY61 XGJ is a 2011 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGJ, 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 SY61 XGJ registered?

SY61 XGJ is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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The MOT history for SY61 XGJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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