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Y128 NVX

2003 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,102 mi
Last recorded87,102 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Insight71,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 NVX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,102 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 87,101 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,584 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,033 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,023 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,753 miles

exhaust catalyst heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,753 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,251 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,606 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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Y128 NVX is a 2003 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 71,753 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 Y128 NVX, 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 23 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 Y128 NVX registered?

Y128 NVX is a 2003 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is Y128 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y128 NVX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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