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RF02 LPY

2002 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,105 mi
Last recorded215,105 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 LPY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 215,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 215,102 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 210,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 205,562 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 203,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 203,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 202,924 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 201,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 198,347 miles

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 193,361 miles

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 187,909 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 187,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 184,809 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 181,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 181,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 177,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 177,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 173,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 170,170 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 170,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 159,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 149,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 144,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 118,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 90,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,855 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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RF02 LPY is a 2002 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LPY, 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.

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

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