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AO10 AYU

2010 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,806 mi
Last recorded158,806 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Insight73,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 AYU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 158,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 155,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 155,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 142,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,494 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 133,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 123,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 123,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,038 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 75,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2016 75,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Honda Insight?

Based on 163,630 MOT tests across 10,310 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
7,331
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
10,310
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,289
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 898
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 883
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 600
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AO10 AYU is a 2010 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 73,356 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Insight fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,289 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO10 AYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Insight typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO10 AYU registered?

AO10 AYU is a 2010 Honda Insight, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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