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2004 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

278,282 mi
Last recorded278,282 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Insight115,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 UFO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 278,282 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 271,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 258,577 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 258,576 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 242,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 242,169 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 230,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 230,844 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 223,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes directly under master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

power steering not connected at time of test .

Fail 11 Dec 2020 223,733 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes directly under master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

power steering not connected at time of test .

Pass 27 Nov 2019 217,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 217,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 205,702 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 205,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 196,822 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in window screen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 188,730 miles

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 188,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 179,251 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at front of rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 179,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at front of rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 168,271 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 154,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 137,168 miles

Engine check light on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 137,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine check light on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 97,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 8,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,171 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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W5 UFO is a 2004 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 115,010 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 W5 UFO, 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 22 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W5 UFO is a 2004 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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