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Y558 EUM

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 EUM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,748 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,435 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,062 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,943 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 92,943 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,981 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated,beam image poor... advise replace both bulbs.

n/s/r alloy wheel has damage to rim edge,tyre has a slight bulge in this area.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,070 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,070 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 66,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,484 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

poor image on headlights

sill covers fitted

slight rust to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 18,897 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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Y558 EUM is a 2001 Honda Insight in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y558 EUM, 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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Y558 EUM is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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