HONDA INSIGHT MOT Pass Rate
78.5% of 3,298 HONDA INSIGHT MOT tests pass.
The INSIGHT's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the average across all HONDA models, at 77.8%.
The HONDA INSIGHT's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 77.5% at 6–10 years to 72.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 77.5% | 40 | 117,569 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.4% | 2,542 | 121,414 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.0% | 694 | 118,930 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA INSIGHT
The most common reason the HONDA INSIGHT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 76.1% | not working |
| Suspension | 31.2% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 30.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.4% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 6.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 4.1% | fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 77.6% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 73.6% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 79.9% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 89.4% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA JAZZ EX I-MMD CVT — 96.5% pass rate