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BF11 VYH

2011 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,107 mi
Last recorded145,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Honda Insight81,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 VYH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 145,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Side repeater damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2024 140,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 137,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 125,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 117,955 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2020 117,955 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,666 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,772 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cracks in treadpattern

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,940 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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BF11 VYH is a 2011 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF11 VYH, 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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BF11 VYH is a 2011 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 April 2011.

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