Honda Insight MOT Results
Registered in 200971.5% pass rate
from 2,095 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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9.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(21% better than other 2009 cars)
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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
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
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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)
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0.86% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.86% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.048% fail on Switch
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0.86% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.14% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.048% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.048% fail on Position lamp
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0.048% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.048% fail on Switch
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4.6% fail on
Headlamps
(43% worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Suspension
(56% better than other 2009 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.29% fail on
Springs
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
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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
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0.24% fail on
Coil springs
(96% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.048% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
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4.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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5.6% fail on
Brakes
(36% better than other 2009 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.048% fail on Brake linings
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0.95% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.95% fail on Brake discs
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0.048% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.048% fail on Cable
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(45% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% better than other 2009 cars)
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
(44% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.72% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.72% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake performance
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
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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)
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0.048% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.19% fail on
Rbt
(78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.19% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.14% fail on Pedal
- 0.048% fail on Hand lever
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.19% fail on Lever
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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
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0.048% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
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0.048% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.048% fail on Other braking system component
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0.048% fail on
Prescribed areas
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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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)
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0.048% fail on
View to rear
- 0.048% fail on Mirrors
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.14% fail on
Transmission
(93% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Body
- 0.048% fail on Body condition
- 0.048% fail on Panel
- 0.048% fail on Other body component
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0.095% fail on
Doors
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0.048% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.048% fail on Door condition
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0.048% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.048% fail on Door condition
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0.048% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.095% fail on
Seats
- 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.095% fail on Undertray
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0.048% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.048% fail on Tank
- 0.048% fail on Floor
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0.048% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.048% fail on Other boot lid component
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0.048% fail on
Cabs
- 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.91% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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
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0.048% fail on
Airbags
- 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.57% fail on
Seat belts
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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
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0.76% fail on
Steering
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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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
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0.048% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.048% fail on Steering rack
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0.048% fail on
Power steering
- 0.048% fail on Operation
- 0.048% fail on Steering wheel
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0.62% fail on
Steering linkage components
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
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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)
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0.048% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.38% fail on
Spark ignition
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.33% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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Honda Insight (2009 - 2014)
Easy to drive in town. Frugal on fuel. Plenty of space for the family.