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W603 SLE

2000 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,944 mi
Last recorded153,944 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Insight98,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 SLE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 153,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,433 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

engine under covers slightly insecure

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,433 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

engine under covers slightly insecure

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 112,081 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 109,908 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 109,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,284 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,285 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,365 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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W603 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight in Blue with a 993cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W603 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.

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What year was W603 SLE registered?

W603 SLE is a 2000 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W603 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W603 SLE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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