HONDA INSIGHT MOT pass rate
79.8% of 12,794 HONDA INSIGHT MOT tests pass.
The INSIGHT's pass rate of 79.8% is in line with the average across all HONDA models, at 79.4%.
The HONDA INSIGHT's pass rate of 79.8% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 78.6% at 3–6 years to 74.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (27) | 27 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 78.6% | 103 | 81,539 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.7% | 284 | 120,943 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.2% | 10,869 | 118,238 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.7% | 1,511 | 118,309 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 72.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 72.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 29.9% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 27.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.0% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 5.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 3.1% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA INSIGHT?
- 79.8% of HONDA INSIGHT MOT tests pass, based on 12,794 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA INSIGHT?
- The most common reason the HONDA INSIGHT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 72.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA INSIGHT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.