CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF02 LNJ

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,289 mi
Last recorded102,289 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 LNJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,289 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 102,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,229 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

Fail 30 Mar 2021 99,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,208 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,986 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine check lamp "on"

plastic covers fitted over outer sill panels

tailgate struts faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine check lamp on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,787 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 19,368 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
Full Honda Insight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF02 LNJ is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 96,469 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 RF02 LNJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF02 LNJ?

You can check the full history of RF02 LNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF02 LNJ registered?

RF02 LNJ is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is RF02 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 LNJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF02 LNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF02 LNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.