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Honda Insight

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 995 cc

W5 UFOMOT history

W5 UFO is a blue petrol Honda Insight first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 278,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
278,282 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 UFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Insight
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 UFO was last recorded at 278,282 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,512 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,770 miles
Average per year
14,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 278,282 miles
  • 2024 – 271,512 miles
  • 2023 – 258,576 miles
  • 2022 – 242,169 miles
  • 2021 – 230,871 miles
  • 2020 – 223,740 miles
  • 2019 – 217,169 miles
  • 2018 – 205,702 miles
  • 2017 – 196,822 miles
  • 2016 – 188,730 miles
  • 2015 – 179,251 miles
  • 2014 – 168,271 miles
  • 2013 – 154,971 miles
  • 2012 – 137,168 miles
  • 2011 – 115,940 miles
  • 2010 – 97,342 miles
  • 2009 – 65,696 miles
  • 2008 – 35,787 miles
  • 2007 – 8,718 miles
  • 2006 – 8,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,282 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes directly under master cylinder corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,282 miles (+6,770)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    278,282 miles
    Test number
    149792028758
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass271,512 miles (+12,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    271,512 miles
    Test number
    189810053878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass258,577 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    258,577 miles
    Test number
    147835660877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail258,576 miles (+16,407)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,576 miles
    Test number
    792356045056
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass242,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    242,169 miles
    Test number
    390399589065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail242,169 miles (+11,298)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,169 miles
    Test number
    637390392550
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass230,871 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    230,871 miles
    Test number
    807808856451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail230,844 miles (+7,104)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,844 miles
    Test number
    740611891403
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass223,740 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    223,740 miles
    Test number
    602917859519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes directly under master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering not connected at time of test .

  10. Fail223,733 miles (+6,564)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,733 miles
    Test number
    186283966287
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes directly under master cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear corroded to excess. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering not connected at time of test .

  11. Pass217,169 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,169 miles
    Test number
    483951339696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering not fitted at time of test

  12. Fail217,169 miles (+11,467)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,169 miles
    Test number
    352067737523
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass205,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    205,702 miles
    Test number
    908884500554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail205,702 miles (+8,880)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,702 miles
    Test number
    613997753394
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass196,822 miles (+8,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    196,822 miles
    Test number
    858038059826
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in window screen

  16. Pass188,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,730 miles
    Test number
    920756599172
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes

  17. Fail188,730 miles (+9,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,730 miles
    Test number
    777131524058
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes

  18. Pass179,251 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    179,251 miles
    Test number
    288387833754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at front of rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail179,240 miles (+10,969)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,240 miles
    Test number
    259215447700
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded at front of rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass168,271 miles (+13,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    168,271 miles
    Test number
    606267764215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.

  21. Pass154,971 miles (+17,803)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    479368693243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass137,168 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    137,168 miles
    Test number
    188187942376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine check light on.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail137,168 miles (+21,228)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,168 miles
    Test number
    498507242456
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine check light on.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass115,940 miles (+18,598)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,940 miles
    Test number
    337220591482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,342 miles (+31,646)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    174336690298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,696 miles (+29,909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    220010109326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,787 miles (+27,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    561171598249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,718 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,718 miles
    Test number
    551990407365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    8,171 miles
    Test number
    930519546374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 UFO

Does W5 UFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 UFO is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 UFO?
The MOT on W5 UFO is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 UFO done?
W5 UFO was recorded at 278,282 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 14,212 miles a year.
Has W5 UFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 UFO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 UFO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W5 UFO find?
W5 UFO passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone a; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone b; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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