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Y288 XDV

2001 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

206,174 mi
Last recorded206,174 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 XDV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 206,174 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 202,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 202,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 191,132 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 187,638 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 187,638 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 185,880 miles

Central Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2021 185,880 miles

Central Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 183,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 183,944 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 173,717 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 173,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 164,930 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 164,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 147,263 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 147,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 135,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 135,550 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y288 XDV is a 2001 Honda Insight in Red with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 Y288 XDV, 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.

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Y288 XDV is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 May 2001.

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