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FY08 UKF

2008 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,433 mi
Last recorded161,433 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Insight67,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UKF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 161,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 132,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,530 miles

head lamp aims poor, lenses bleached

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,887 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp aim is at upper limit on both.

Nearside Front Brake pads wearing low.

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

Rear General condition of under body slightly corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pads wearing low.

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

Rear General condition of under body slightly corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 83,430 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside damage to ns sill rear door & wheel arch

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,430 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside damage to ns sill rear door & wheel arch

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,666 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,758 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 23,858 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,277 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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FY08 UKF is a 2008 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 67,090 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 FY08 UKF, 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 18 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY08 UKF is a 2008 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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