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SY14 PLX

2014 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,735 mi
Last recorded234,735 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Honda Insight62,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 PLX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 234,735 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 234,735 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 227,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Fail 25 Mar 2025 227,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded (hole) within 30cm of suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessively corroded (hole) within 30cm of suspension tower (behind ABS pump) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 206,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 206,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 185,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 160,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,020 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 141,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 132,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,779 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY14 PLX is a 2014 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,080 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 SY14 PLX, 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 12 years old, this Honda Insight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY14 PLX registered?

SY14 PLX is a 2014 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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