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Y82 RTF

2001 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,162 mi
Last recorded180,162 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 RTF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 180,162 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened crossbeam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 180,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective bushing deteriated causing movement ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened crossbeam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

mil lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 168,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,469 miles

mil light on

Pass 3 Nov 2022 148,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,408 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides shocker mounts has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 126,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides shocker mounts has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 109,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,662 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,253 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,735 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,703 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 41,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,162 miles

ns door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,681 miles

brake and clutch anti-slip pedal rubbers worn on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,243 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 24,243 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y82 RTF is a 2001 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y82 RTF, 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 Y82 RTF registered?

Y82 RTF is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is Y82 RTF safe to buy?

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