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FJ62 VLS

2013 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

169,028 mi
Last recorded169,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VLS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 169,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 166,151 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 162,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 147,551 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 139,690 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 139,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 128,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 128,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 110,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 100,590 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 100,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 28,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2016 17,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 15,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,846 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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FJ62 VLS is a 2013 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 FJ62 VLS, 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 FJ62 VLS registered?

FJ62 VLS is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 February 2013.

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