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Y709 HHK

2001 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,741 mi
Last recorded57,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 HHK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 57,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 56,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 56,309 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,319 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,200 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,300 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,896 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,195 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,925 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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Y709 HHK is a 2001 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y709 HHK, 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 Y709 HHK registered?

Y709 HHK is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y709 HHK safe to buy?

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