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YS14 BYJ

2014 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Honda Insight62,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 BYJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 121,687 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 121,672 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,104 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 109,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,217 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,940 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 59,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,257 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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YS14 BYJ is a 2014 Honda Insight in Silver 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 YS14 BYJ, 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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YS14 BYJ is a 2014 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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