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Y881 FEO

2001 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,852 mi
Last recorded211,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda Insight103,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 FEO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 211,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides . (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 210,062 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 208,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 208,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front cv boot cracking up

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 205,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 203,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 200,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 197,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 197,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 192,484 miles

rear cross beam slite rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2014 183,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 182,906 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 170,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 155,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 155,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 144,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 133,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,557 miles

n/s+o/s/r tyres cracking on inside edges

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,489 miles

Slight fine cracking on treads and sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,704 miles

both rear tyres cracks between tread and sidewall

Fail 28 Nov 2006 91,694 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracks between tread and side wall

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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Y881 FEO is a 2001 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y881 FEO, 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 Y881 FEO registered?

Y881 FEO is a 2001 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y881 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 FEO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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