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LF61 WAU

2017 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

253,186 mi
Last recorded253,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Honda Insight89,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 WAU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 253,186 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 247,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 241,041 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 241,041 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 224,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 224,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 203,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 196,146 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 170,913 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 170,913 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 157,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 157,156 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,685 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 128,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,505 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 52,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,635 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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LF61 WAU is a 2017 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,330cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2017 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 89,177 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 LF61 WAU, 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 9 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF61 WAU registered?

LF61 WAU is a 2017 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 September 2017.

Is LF61 WAU safe to buy?

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