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GU02 UJW

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,369 mi
Last recorded83,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UJW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 83,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 83,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,494 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 71,492 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 57,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,558 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight play

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 46,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp lenses misting

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,533 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2017 44,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2015 41,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake pipe corroding slightly

slight damage to nearside door mirror

slight damage to offside wheel rims

Pass 28 May 2014 40,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 39,585 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 37,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,553 miles

cut on nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 17 May 2010 32,037 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,822 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,705 miles

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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GU02 UJW is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 96,469 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 GU02 UJW, 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 24 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU02 UJW registered?

GU02 UJW is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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