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RE51 KCC

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,540 mi
Last recorded273,540 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KCC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 273,540 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 273,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 273,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from abs pump covered in grease note also advise remove all undercar covers to inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top of axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top of axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 272,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split also but still secure ... advise attn soon (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into area of abs pump corroded (advise replace soon)... note advise remove under car covers and inspect all brake pipes for condition (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot clearly see any brake pads or discs to fully assess condition ... advise check with wheels off

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 272,741 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded full pipe against bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth split also but still secure ... advise attn soon (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes into area of abs pump corroded (advise replace soon)... note advise remove under car covers and inspect all brake pipes for condition (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot clearly see any brake pads or discs to fully assess condition ... advise check with wheels off

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 254,640 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe ...close to fuel tank area note covers obscuring some pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 254,149 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe ...close to fuel tank area note covers obscuring some pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 234,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes and both front to rear pipes corroding slightly ...nsr worst (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight lenses misting up

Pass 22 Oct 2014 222,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 201,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2013 201,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2012 185,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,377 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 107,357 miles

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

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2010 154,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 139,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 94,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,866 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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RE51 KCC is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 103,048 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 RE51 KCC, 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 25 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE51 KCC is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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