2011 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · LC11 CWJ

The vehicle is currently in a precarious state of roadworthiness with a worsening maintenance trend. While it passed its last MOT on 2 December 2025 at 303,908 miles, the tester flagged corrosion to the suspension and underbody. This indicates that structural degradation is now a primary concern, moving beyond the simple component wear seen in earlier years. The mileage is exceptionally high for a 15 year old vehicle, averaging over 20,000 miles annually. The accumulation has been consistent, though a significant jump occurred between August 2020 and August 2021, where the odometer rose from 242,286 to 264,358 miles. The vehicle has covered very little distance in the last three years, moving only 3,430 miles between September 2024 and December 2025, which may suggest a change in use or a decline in reliability. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points due to the recent corrosion advisory. The history shows a recurring pattern of suspension failure, including a serious rear shock absorber leak in March 2019 and worn anti-roll bar bushes and track rod ends in August 2021. These repeated failures across the front and rear axles suggest the chassis has been stressed by the high mileage. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and engine seals. The record shows a history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2019 and an oil leak flagged in February 2020. Given the total mileage exceeds 300,000, the integrity of the drivetrain and the extent of the underbody rust are the most critical risks to the vehicle's long-term viability.