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LC51 APC

2002 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

236,885 mi
Last recorded236,885 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 APC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 236,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 232,628 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 228,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 228,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack all round- 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 223,093 miles

gearbox mount worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 217,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 215,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 215,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 213,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 211,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on under body/axle

Fail 16 Nov 2017 211,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on under body/axle

Pass 25 Nov 2016 208,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 208,735 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 204,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 200,832 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 200,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Pass 18 Jan 2012 164,675 miles

MIL light indicating a fault

Fail 16 Jan 2012 164,675 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

MIL light indicating a fault

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 154,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 142,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 142,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 129,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 77,558 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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LC51 APC is a 2002 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC51 APC, 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 LC51 APC registered?

LC51 APC is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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