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FP13 PFV

2013 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,503 mi
Last recorded140,503 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 PFV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner disc pads close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low advise wheels of check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,327 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,936 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,977 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 92,926 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 92,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,936 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,440 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 34,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 33,113 miles

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

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

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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FP13 PFV 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 87%.

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 FP13 PFV, 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 FP13 PFV registered?

FP13 PFV is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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