Common problems by part
Honda Insight road wheels problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 7,923 MOT tests · Updated
At 13 years, 0.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Honda Insight failed on road wheels, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 7,923 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 69 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 16 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing, 0.7 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 13 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A road wheels fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Honda Insight road wheels fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2,401 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| 11 | 3,826 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 12 | 6,343 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| 13 | 7,923 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| 14 | 6,621 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 15 | 4,851 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| 16 | 2,058 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
All first-use years of the Honda Insight pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the road wheels at 13 years
Fails
- Road wheel attachment: fixing missing: 0.7 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.4. Replace missing wheel nut or bolt: estimated £10–£59 (0.1–0.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £2–£20) Road wheel fixing missing MOT fail
Replace missing wheel nut or bolt cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Look for cracked or badly kerbed rims and check that every wheel nut is present; a vibration through the wheel at speed points to a bent rim or balance.
Check one Honda Insight, not the average
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- Check a Honda Insight's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Road wheels on rival models
- Volkswagen Golf road wheels problems: 0.5 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 0.9 for the Honda Insight (199,841 MOT tests)
- Audi A3 road wheels problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 0.9 for the Honda Insight (99,308 MOT tests)
- BMW 1 Series road wheels problems: 1.1 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 0.9 for the Honda Insight (98,293 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Honda Insight have more road wheels problems than other cars?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 7,923 MOT tests).
How common are Honda Insight road wheels problems?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years failed on road wheels, against 0.5 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 7,923 MOT tests).
What is the most common Honda Insight road wheels fail?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years: Road wheel attachment: fixing missing (58 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Honda Insight road wheels fails start?
16 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 2,058 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 34,023 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare