2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Honda Insight MOT pass rate and common faults

271 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 271 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    12 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Brakes7.7%
  3. Tyres5.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Suspension3.3%
  6. Steering1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Honda Insight?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2014 Honda Insight cars passed their MOT first time, across 271 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Honda Insight?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Honda Insight reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).