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Y57 HYB

2001 Honda Insight

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,035 mi
Last recorded102,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 HYB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,035 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 165-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,281 miles

AXLE CORROEDED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 96,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,586 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 95,572 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steel pipe on front flexi hoses slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steel pipe on front flexi hoses slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@ 28%. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,029 miles

Both headlamp covers defused.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure At inner tyre wall.( Tyre size 165/65 r14 79t) (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlamp covers defused.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,711 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 84,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2010 70,070 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,119 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,410 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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Y57 HYB 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 Y57 HYB, 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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Y57 HYB is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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