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RJ51 EKE

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,359 mi
Last recorded81,359 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 EKE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 79,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,434 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

general surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 3 Mar 2022 78,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit holed and full of water

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 78,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit holed and full of water

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,067 miles

1 x horn tone intermittent

crack in offside rear light lens (not showing white light to rear)

nearside and offside track rod end gaitors perished (not allowing ingress of dirt)

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated (borderline pass)

offside rear outer brake pipe into wheel cylinder corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1 x horn tone intermittent

crack in offside rear light lens (not showing white light to rear)

nearside and offside track rod end gaitors perished (not allowing ingress of dirt)

nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorated (borderline pass)

offside rear outer brake pipe into wheel cylinder corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,066 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,436 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 56,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,925 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 40,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,792 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,818 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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RJ51 EKE is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RJ51 EKE, 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 RJ51 EKE registered?

RJ51 EKE is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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