2011 · 13 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2011 Honda Insight MOT pass rate and common faults

1,642 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,642 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Tyres6.7%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.6%
  7. Steering1.4%
  8. Wheels1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Honda Insight?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2011 Honda Insight cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,642 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Honda Insight?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Honda Insight reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).