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RV52 FGX

2002 Honda Insight

Grey Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

288,536 mi
Last recorded288,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 FGX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 288,536 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 288,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 282,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 265,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 259,464 miles

Lower rear engine mount worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 250,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

lower rearward gearbox rubber mount deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 250,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake lever has a lot of travel but still has some reserve travel

lower rearward gearbox rubber mount deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 231,906 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 216,366 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn.

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 216,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn.

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 198,870 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 198,870 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 197,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 183,213 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 166,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads close to limits and discs starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jan 2014 166,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads close to limits and discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2013 155,568 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 153,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 138,228 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 May 2011 138,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2010 123,694 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 123,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 117,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 41,750 miles

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

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

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 FGX is a 2002 Honda Insight in Grey with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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