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BV13 EFC

2013 Honda Insight

Bronze Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

314,941 mi
Last recorded314,941 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 EFC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 314,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 295,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 295,582 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 295,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected wheel hub bent and damaged (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nsf body panel slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 270,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 260,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 248,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 244,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 228,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 215,867 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 201,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 194,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 194,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 185,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 185,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 177,035 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 177,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 7 Jun 2019 167,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 163,261 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 163,261 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 153,935 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2017 141,215 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2017 141,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,097 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV13 EFC is a 2013 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2013 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,443 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 BV13 EFC, 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 13 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV13 EFC registered?

BV13 EFC is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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