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FP13 SXE

2013 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

244,525 mi
Last recorded244,525 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Honda Insight73,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 244,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 244,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end. (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 236,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 236,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 222,802 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 213,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 196,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 188,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 168,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 154,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 146,793 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 146,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,473 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,781 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,156 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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FP13 SXE 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 82.6%.

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 FP13 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

FP13 SXE is a 2013 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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