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RE51 LZV

2001 Honda Insight

Green Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,862 mi
Last recorded206,862 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LZV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 206,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (chain tensioner oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamps not projecting correct pattern (headlamps cracked and cloudy) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (chain tensioner oil seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 202,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 27 Sep 2023 200,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 200,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 198,509 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 198,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 195,672 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 195,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 193,929 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 189,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 180,179 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 168,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 155,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,225 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 104,225 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 95,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 95,088 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 92,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 82,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 67,206 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 LZV is a 2001 Honda Insight in Green with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZV, 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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What year was RE51 LZV registered?

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

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