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Y609 GEP

2001 Honda Insight

Silver Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,755 mi
Last recorded152,755 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 GEP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 152,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 142,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,907 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,530 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 97,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,541 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in a worn condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,063 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs in a worn condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 100,525 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on outer section/3-4mm of tread left

Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,742 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,860 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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Y609 GEP is a 2001 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y609 GEP, 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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What year was Y609 GEP registered?

Y609 GEP is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y609 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 GEP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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