Honda Insight MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.2% pass rate
from 1,812 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Insight is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 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)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 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)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.055% fail on Position lamp
  • 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)
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 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)
      • 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt
          • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.055% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.055% fail on Operation
    • 0.055% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Springs
      • 0.055% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.055% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.055% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 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
  • 0.66% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.055% fail on Chassis
      • 0.055% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.055% fail on Body
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component
    • 0.055% fail on Doors
      • 0.055% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
  • 0.44% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.055% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 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)
    • 0.055% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
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