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RY02 OSM

2002 Honda Insight

Yellow Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,916 mi
Last recorded173,916 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Insight96,469 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 OSM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 173,916 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 173,916 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 173,894 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arch, body trim, missing. Both sides.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 177,310 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 168,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 166,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 160,961 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH, front tyres are starting to perish! (165/65/14). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, Rear trailing arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 150,396 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH. Rear Trailing Arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 143,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH. (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 135,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened complete beam unit (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

sill guards / splash guards /wheel arch covers / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some underbody components

vehicle presented is a hybrid

Pass 7 Dec 2015 130,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 102,716 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,724 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,912 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,564 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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RY02 OSM is a 2002 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RY02 OSM, 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 RY02 OSM registered?

RY02 OSM is a 2002 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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