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W277 UBC

2000 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

322,496 mi
Last recorded322,496 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 UBC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 322,496 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera screens mounted above dash (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 322,496 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction camera screens mounted above dash (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 316,207 miles

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

both rear wheels are 50% covered by a body panel

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

view through the swept area slightly reduced due to dash pod and large int mirror

Pass 18 Jul 2023 305,863 miles

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

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

both rear wheels have panels covering 50% of the wheel

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

view through swept area slightly reduced due to dash pod and large interior mirror

Pass 9 Aug 2022 297,103 miles

under trays fitted

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

service brake just met the required efficiency

sill covers fitted

visibility threw the swept area is slightly reduced due to dash pod and large interior mirror

Fail 3 Aug 2022 296,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

visibility threw the swept area is slightly reduced due to dash pod and large interior mirror

Pass 30 Jul 2021 293,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 293,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Sticky tap raped around pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing No switch marked for rear fog lamp (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 292,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 283,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 269,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions 0.00

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 258,390 miles

beam deflectors fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 258,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

beam deflectors fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 247,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 230,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 202,623 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 200,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 150,849 miles

Brake pad warning light lit.

Cannot inspect brakes due to drums on rear, covers inside discs at front and full wheel covers on all 4 roadwheels.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,955 miles

Slight oil leak.

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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W277 UBC is a 2000 Honda Insight in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 98,280 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 W277 UBC, 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 26 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W277 UBC is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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