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TIG 1048

2015 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

345,517 mi
Last recorded345,517 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Honda Insight109,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1048
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 345,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 345,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 338,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 326,299 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 303,882 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 303,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 271,817 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower split pin missing

Pass 7 May 2020 242,500 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 196,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 196,110 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine light on and oil leak from engine/gearbox area (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached gearbox/differential bearing has collapsed and leaking oil (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 151,375 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 151,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,051 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 109,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working Lens is broken also (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,093 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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TIG 1048 is a 2015 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,300cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2015 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 109,432 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 TIG 1048, 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 11 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TIG 1048 is a 2015 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 December 2015.

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