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LY09 YKO

2018 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,174 mi
Last recorded47,174 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Honda Insight52,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YKO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 47,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 47,174 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit tightened clamp (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 47,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber dust cover is split aswell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Rubber dust cover is split aswell (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,174 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,174 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,174 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,174 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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LY09 YKO is a 2018 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,400cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2018 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,133 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 LY09 YKO, 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 8 years old, this Honda Insight is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LY09 YKO is a 2018 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 July 2018.

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