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V163 MAU

2018 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,576 mi
Last recorded114,576 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Honda Insight52,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 MAU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 114,576 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly white (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 114,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside, product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly white (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 111,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 108,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,560 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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V163 MAU is a 2018 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V163 MAU, 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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V163 MAU is a 2018 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 February 2018.

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