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N4 MTE

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

234,440 mi
Last recorded234,440 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 MTE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 234,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 226,240 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear axle bush shows signs of wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Rear axle bush shows signs of wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 218,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 215,054 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

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

Wiper arms are slightly loose

Fail 13 Mar 2020 215,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjuster not checked (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjuster not checked (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

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

Wiper arms are slightly loose

Pass 25 Mar 2019 172,939 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 172,939 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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 26 Mar 2018 143,682 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Fail 26 Mar 2018 143,682 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Pass 2 Jun 2017 139,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 134,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 121,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,985 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,016 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine to body earth strap broken

Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,759 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,951 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,062 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,034 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 41,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,213 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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N4 MTE is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N4 MTE, 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 N4 MTE registered?

N4 MTE is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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