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RJ52 RKF

2002 Honda Insight

Red Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,953 mi
Last recorded123,953 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 RKF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 123,953 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 123,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 123,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2013 104,841 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 104,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,599 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,804 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,140 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,871 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 45,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,724 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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RJ52 RKF is a 2002 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ52 RKF, 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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What year was RJ52 RKF registered?

RJ52 RKF is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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