Honda Insight MOT Results
Registered in 201277.2% pass rate
from 1,812 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Insight is unusually good or bad.
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9.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
(82% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp (95% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.77% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
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1.0% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(170% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.33% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.055% fail on Position lamp
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
(82% worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2012 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Brakes
(41% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
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0.50% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.50% fail on Brake discs
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.72% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.33% fail on
Service brake performance
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Rbt
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.055% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
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0.055% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.055% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.055% fail on
Rbt
- 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.055% fail on
Rbt
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0.44% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.33% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.22% fail on Pedal
- 0.11% fail on Hand lever
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0.17% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.11% fail on Lever
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0.055% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.055% fail on Operation
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0.055% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.3% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2012 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.055% fail on Anti-roll bar
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0.72% fail on
Suspension arms
(77% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.17% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint
- 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.055% fail on
Springs
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0.055% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.055% fail on Coil spring
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0.055% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.055% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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2.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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2.9% fail on
Tyres
(48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Size/type
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0.66% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Transmission
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.11% fail on Joints
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
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0.055% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.055% fail on
Chassis
- 0.055% fail on Chassis condition
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0.055% fail on
Body
- 0.055% fail on Other body component
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0.055% fail on
Doors
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0.055% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.055% fail on Door condition
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0.055% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.33% fail on
Transmission
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(79% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(80% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Spark ignition
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.39% fail on
Spark ignition
(69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.39% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(80% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.39% fail on Attachment
- 0.055% fail on Condition
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0.39% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.28% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
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0.28% fail on
Steering
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Steering linkage components
(84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.055% fail on Steering rack
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0.22% fail on
Steering linkage components
(84% better than other 2012 cars)
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.