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RY51 CYA

2001 Honda Insight

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

228,099 mi
Last recorded228,099 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 CYA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 228,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under seal been applied to car

Pass 23 Oct 2024 224,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased up obscuring the condition (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 224,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image incorrect (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced image incorrect (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily greased up obscuring the condition (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 215,349 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front WIPER BASE/SPINDLE HEAVILY WORN.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 203,441 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear to front, under tray not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes out of compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corners loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper play in base of wiper arm

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 203,441 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear to front, under tray not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes out of compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corners loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper play in base of wiper arm

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 315,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 191,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 184,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferruls (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 184,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferruls (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 285,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded product on brake pipes obscuring condition (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front s corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 170,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 161,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 161,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

emiisions not tested due to being hybrid

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,930 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 101,665 miles

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

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

engine management light on

srs light on

Pass 5 Dec 2008 93,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,919 miles

both rear tyres low no tread

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,150 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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RY51 CYA is a 2001 Honda Insight in Green with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 103,048 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 RY51 CYA, 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 25 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY51 CYA is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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