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RE51 KJZ

2001 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,299 mi
Last recorded134,299 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KJZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 134,299 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 134,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine warning light on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,169 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 109,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 79,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,171 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,044 miles

coolant temp ouite high during test no heat out of heaters ? †

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 KJZ is a 2001 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE51 KJZ registered?

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

Is RE51 KJZ safe to buy?

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