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RE51 MLZ

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,323 mi
Last recorded58,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 MLZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 58,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 56,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,137 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked all round on the outer wall side, cored exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres perishing on outer edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 49,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,700 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

clutch worn

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,539 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,991 miles

cracks in nearside rear and offside rear tyre walls

Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,325 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,629 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,237 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 MLZ is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

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