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AV61 GUW

2011 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,679 mi
Last recorded166,679 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GUW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 166,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 166,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 166,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 164,444 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 164,444 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 157,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 157,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 146,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 138,140 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 138,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 105,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 105,409 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 95,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,452 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 14 Sep 2016 46,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,482 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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AV61 GUW is a 2011 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 GUW, 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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AV61 GUW is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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