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MW51 WRJ

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

281,497 mi
Last recorded281,497 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 WRJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 281,497 miles

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracks on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 281,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pivot bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pivot bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 267,055 miles

MIL indicating IMA fault

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 267,055 miles

MIL indicating IMA fault

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 263,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 29 Oct 2020

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 19 Nov 2019 256,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 238,985 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 238,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 218,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 191,830 miles

both headlights sun damaged

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 7 Dec 2015 167,360 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 165,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 161,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f top mount has very slight play

o/s/f top mount has very slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 154,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play from top mount n/s/f

slight play from top mount o/s/f

Pass 1 Feb 2012 148,406 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

o/s reverse bulb inop

slight perishing on n/s/f bottom arm bush

slight perishing on o/s/f bottom arm bush

Fail 19 Jan 2011 141,957 miles

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin.

N/S/R beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Wheel arch covers fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear arches.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 141,957 miles

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin.

N/S/R beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Wheel arch covers fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of rear arches.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 136,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 128,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 128,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 120,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 117,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,062 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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MW51 WRJ is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW51 WRJ, 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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MW51 WRJ is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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