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VK61 GPX

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,868 mi
Last recorded126,868 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 GPX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 126,868 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 126,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 115,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,306 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 108,306 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached nearside rear bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,592 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2019 91,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,998 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,067 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,087 miles

Front bumper damage

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner crown edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,183 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside outer body sill damaged

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

Offside wiper split at ends

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2017 44,183 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside outer body sill damaged

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

Offside wiper split at ends

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,195 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

Engine covers fitted

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)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,074 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but not affecting light operation

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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VK61 GPX is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK61 GPX, 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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VK61 GPX is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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