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W566 SLE

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,151 miles

All rear suspension components corroded front to back

Covers on some testable items

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 107,150 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to different size tyres fitted on the front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

All rear suspension components corroded front to back

Covers on some testable items

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 106,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,848 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,186 miles

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

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

stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,760 miles

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

x2 front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 95,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2012 89,767 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 86,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,674 miles

handbrake travel on limit.

some damage to front number plate.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,178 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 41,647 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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W566 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 W566 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 W566 SLE registered?

W566 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W566 SLE safe to buy?

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