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W33 RPM

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,121 mi
Last recorded217,121 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 RPM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 217,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 216,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 216,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 214,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 212,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 210,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s & o/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 210,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s & o/s steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 210,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 201,140 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rubber deteriorated (5.1.2 (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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 188,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 171,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 156,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 146,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 135,624 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive meet mot criteria time of test

gear box noisey

Fail 24 Feb 2014 135,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive meet mot criteria time of test

gear box noisey

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers require attention weak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 117,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 109,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 102,574 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 82,044 miles

N/S under tray lose

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,496 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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W33 RPM is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W33 RPM, 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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W33 RPM is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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