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NJ05 BLV

2005 Honda Insight

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,936 mi
Last recorded119,936 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Insight89,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 BLV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,936 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Starter battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine has slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 119,899 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Starter battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not fully secure

Oil leak, but not excessive Considered barely acceptable (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 118,394 miles

Offside headlamp has bolts missing from fixings

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 113,494 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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NJ05 BLV is a 2005 Honda Insight in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 89,353 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 NJ05 BLV, 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 21 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ05 BLV registered?

NJ05 BLV is a 2005 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is NJ05 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 BLV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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