Is the Honda Insight ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 9,133 MOT tests, around 99% of Honda Insights still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 1% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 43% hybrid (petrol), 27% petrol, 15% electric. Every hybrid (petrol) Insight in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol Insight in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Electric Insights are always compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 99%
- Likely charged
- 1%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 9,133
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Insight ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Insights of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Hybrid (petrol) | Petrol | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Likely compliant307 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant493 tested | Likely compliant10 tested | Compliant7 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant663 tested | Likely compliant268 tested | Compliant170 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant660 tested | Likely compliant469 tested | Compliant316 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant945 tested | Likely compliant892 tested | Compliant506 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant676 tested | Likely compliant725 tested | Compliant354 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard9 tested | Check Euro standard30 tested | Compliant13 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Insight
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006). Electric versions always comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (43% of Insights tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (27% of Insights tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Electric (15% of Insights tested): always compliant.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Insights fare at the MOT too: see the Honda Insight MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda Insight for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda Insights in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2014. 2010 was the most common year, with 2,835 tests (32% of the total), and half were registered in 2010 or later.
Almost every Insight in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2014) passed first time 78% of the time at 104,809 miles on average, and the oldest (2001) passed 65% at 151,811 miles.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Insights likely to comply are from 2009. 676 of them were tested; 2009 cars passed first time 67% of the time and averaged 107,535 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Insights likely to comply are from 2009. 725 of them were tested; 2009 cars passed first time 67% of the time and averaged 107,535 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Insight's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.5% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.8%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.8% of tests.
Overall, 70% of Insights passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 114,851 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 9,133 first MOT tests of the Honda Insight carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 9,133 MOT tests say about the Honda Insight and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda Insight ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 99% of Insights on the road are likely compliant and 1% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Insight years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Insights first registered from 2009 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Insight is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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