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W549 SLE

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,356 mi
Last recorded241,356 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 241,356 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 241,356 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 237,938 miles

Rear beam axle corroded but not weakened

Fail 8 Jan 2025 237,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 231,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 11 Jan 2023 226,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 219,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE BEAM CORRODED

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 6 Jan 2021 215,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2019 210,785 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 204,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 197,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 190,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 185,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 180,914 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 166,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 166,382 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 152,246 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 152,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 137,763 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 108,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 96,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 66,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

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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W549 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W549 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 W549 SLE registered?

W549 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W549 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W549 SLE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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