Honda Insight MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

23.4%
MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Honda Insight vehicles
Based on 222 MOT tests
4.6pp below the UK average (28%)

Honda Insight in this age bracket has a 23.4% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and tyres.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Honda Insight are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.7%
Tyres 2.5%
Visibility 1.7%
Suspension 1.6%
Steering 1.3%
Brakes 0.6%
Body & Chassis 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Honda Insight MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 23.4% 222 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 33.6% 223 Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years 22.0% 11,784 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 29.8% 26,083 Lamps & Electrics
15+ years 29.7% 589 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Honda Insight reliable?

0-2-year-old Honda Insight vehicles have a 23.4% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Honda Insight?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.7% failure risk
  • Tyres — 2.5% failure risk
  • Visibility — 1.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my Honda Insight for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Honda Insight, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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