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RE51 KLJ

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KLJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016

elm light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 208,886 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak (deterioration).

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 199,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

windscreen washer blocked on the nearside

Pass 21 Nov 2014 199,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

windscreen washer blocked on the nearside

Pass 6 Dec 2013 171,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlights faded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 156,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 127,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 114,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 1,153 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal tread limit of 1.6mm

Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

standard plastic under covers fitted unable to check brake pipes and floor pan allthe way

Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,828 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 KLJ is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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