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W561 SLE

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW561 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,987 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,012 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

headlamps perished beam ok

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,590 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,493 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,667 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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W561 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 98,280 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 W561 SLE, 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 26 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W561 SLE registered?

W561 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W561 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W561 SLE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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