2013 · 11 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2013 Honda Insight MOT pass rate and common faults

437 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 437 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  5. Side repeaters: not working1.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.0%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Tyres6.9%
  4. Suspension5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%

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 2013 Honda Insight?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2013 Honda Insight cars passed their MOT first time, across 437 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Honda Insight?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Honda Insight reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).