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W523 SLE

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

240,012 mi
Last recorded240,012 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 240,012 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 239,904 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 239,904 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 239,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 237,248 miles

Front tyres 10 years old

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old

Pass 22 Feb 2022 233,220 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 233,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 226,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 226,868 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 224,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 223,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 222,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 221,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 220,561 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 220,555 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 218,781 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 210,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 202,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 198,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 192,081 miles

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter heatshield loose

nearside front tyre on the legal limit on edges

Fail 30 Dec 2009 192,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter heatshield loose

nearside front tyre on the legal limit on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2008 174,860 miles

advisorys on previous test 15/12/2008

Fail 15 Dec 2008 174,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2007 151,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 151,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 118,648 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 118,648 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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W523 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W523 SLE, 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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What year was W523 SLE registered?

W523 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W523 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 SLE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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