Used car guide
2010 Honda Insight: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
67% pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
Stands out: headlights 3.2×, rust around suspension or steering mountings 2.9×, chassis rust or damage 3.7×
2,517 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Hybrid
68% pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
Stands out: headlights 3.6×, chassis rust or damage 2.9×, body structure rust or damage 2.3×
3,094 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Electric
70% pass first time (all 2010 cars: 60%)
Stands out: headlights 3.1×, chassis rust or damage 3.3×, body structure rust or damage 3.2×
1,405 MOTsSee the electric guide ›
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Other years
Every year of the Honda Insight compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 810 | Tyres 22% |
| 2013 | 1,324 | Tyres 25% |
| 2012 | 3,731 | Tyres 28% |
| 2011 | 5,128 | Lights and electrics 33% |
| 2009 | 6,218 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2002 | – | Too few tests |
| 2001 | 147 | Suspension 41% |
| 2000 | – | Too few tests |