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GX02 JBM

2002 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

191,968 mi
Last recorded191,968 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JBM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 191,968 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 185,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 181,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 178,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 167,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 167,034 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 162,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 147,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 141,768 miles

BOTH front tyres perished

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Possibly starting to distort (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,509 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,540 miles

Both front tyres, tread/sidewalls starting to split and both front tyres worn on outer edges of the tread

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 101,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both front tyres, tread/sidewalls starting to split and both front tyres worn on outer edges of the tread

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 93,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,736 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,155 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,342 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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GX02 JBM is a 2002 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX02 JBM, 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 GX02 JBM registered?

GX02 JBM is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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