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RA04 VFK

2004 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Honda Insight115,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VFK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion rear underbody, in and out of prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2023 111,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,624 miles

brake pipes to rear corroded but not excessive

engine warning light on amber

horn working but not very loud

nearside headlamp beam not very well defined cut off

washers poor but still spaying on screen

Fail 17 Feb 2018 111,620 miles

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

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

brake pipes to rear corroded but not excessive

engine warning light on amber

horn working but not very loud

nearside headlamp beam not very well defined cut off

washers poor but still spaying on screen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,607 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,948 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 92,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 83,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 73,391 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,404 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 63,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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RA04 VFK is a 2004 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 115,010 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 RA04 VFK, 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 22 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA04 VFK is a 2004 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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