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X524 LNK

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,942 mi
Last recorded119,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 LNK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Tape also wrapped round lower section of shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lightly corroded and possible slight oil misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,029 miles

Front tyres both wearing close to wear indicator blocks

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

small stone chip central windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,029 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front tyres both wearing close to wear indicator blocks

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

small stone chip central windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,224 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,224 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,595 miles

Wheel nut inbedded into fuel tank - no damage and no leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

a wheel bolt in the bottom of the fuel tank,but not leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,332 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,328 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,722 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,518 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 51,512 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,966 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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X524 LNK is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X524 LNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X524 LNK registered?

X524 LNK is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X524 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 LNK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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