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RV52 FGM

2002 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 FGM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,048 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,000 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 98,942 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,669 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,237 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 76,234 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 65,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,598 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,415 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,742 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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RV52 FGM is a 2002 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV52 FGM, 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 RV52 FGM registered?

RV52 FGM is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RV52 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 FGM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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