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VHZ 5161

2017 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Honda Insight89,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 5161
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,100 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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VHZ 5161 is a 2017 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 VHZ 5161, 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 9 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHZ 5161?

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What year was VHZ 5161 registered?

VHZ 5161 is a 2017 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is VHZ 5161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 5161 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHZ 5161 have outstanding finance?

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