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DA62 VEM

2013 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,762 mi
Last recorded181,762 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 VEM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 181,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 171,277 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Started to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR brake discs burnt (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF + NSR + OSR has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No liquid or washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts.Cords visible.Marked. 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Started to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR brake discs burnt (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF + NSR + OSR has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 137,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 137,563 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 137,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 132,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 132,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 132,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,136 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 131,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 119,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 113,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 100,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 88,331 miles

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

oil leak from right side of engine

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,235 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,716 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,226 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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DA62 VEM is a 2013 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DA62 VEM, 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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DA62 VEM is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 February 2013.

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