Honda Insight MOT Results

Registered in 2009
71.5% pass rate
from 2,095 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Insight is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.86% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.048% fail on Switch
  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.29% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.048% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.95% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Cable
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
      • 0.048% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.048% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.048% fail on Other braking system component
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on View to rear
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Body condition
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
    • 0.095% fail on Doors
      • 0.048% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
      • 0.048% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Seats
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.095% fail on Undertray
    • 0.048% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
    • 0.048% fail on Floor
    • 0.048% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.048% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.048% fail on Cabs
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.91% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Requirements
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.81% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
    • 0.048% fail on Hubs
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.048% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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