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V16 MCA

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,627 mi
Last recorded181,627 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 MCA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 181,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 181,084 miles

headlight lenses are deterioated

nsr suspension spring is corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 181,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

headlight lenses are deterioated

nsr suspension spring is corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 180,916 miles

Front exhaust fixing bolt broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 180,916 miles

Front exhaust fixing bolt broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 175,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 166,484 miles

EML and IMA lights on

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust catylist heatshield missing

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2015 166,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML and IMA lights on

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

exhaust catylist heatshield missing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,304 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 158,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 147,753 miles

battery not fully secured

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn and detached

exhaust catylist heatshield corroded and lower section missing

outer tread wearing low on nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,603 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 128,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 128,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 119,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 103,599 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyre treads low outer edges

Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,594 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre treads low outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,972 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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V16 MCA is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V16 MCA, 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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V16 MCA is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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