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RN51 YTH

2002 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,129 mi
Last recorded169,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 YTH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,129 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 159,644 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 159,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,106 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 129,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 129,841 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate poor

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks offside and nearside of engine

small split in both rear beam axle bushes

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,830 miles

front number plate poor

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks offside and nearside of engine

small split in both rear beam axle bushes

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,792 miles

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

near side door mirror loose (taped on)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 74,930 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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RN51 YTH is a 2002 Honda Insight in Grey with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RN51 YTH, 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

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What year was RN51 YTH registered?

RN51 YTH is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is RN51 YTH safe to buy?

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