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V579 MJM

2003 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,274 mi
Last recorded168,274 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Insight71,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 MJM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 168,274 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 161,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,125 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2011

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 30%

Pass 12 Jan 2010 93,595 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 85,097 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 85,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 79,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,906 miles

Small split in gearbox rear lower mount †

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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V579 MJM is a 2003 Honda Insight in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 71,753 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 V579 MJM, 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 23 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V579 MJM registered?

V579 MJM is a 2003 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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