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Honda Insight

Red · Other · 2001 · 995 cc

Y896 KECMOT history

Y896 KEC is a red other Honda Insight first used on 11 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 267,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
267,950 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 KEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Insight
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Other
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 KEC was last recorded at 267,950 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,578 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,372 miles
Average per year
9,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,950 miles
  • 2025 – 262,578 miles
  • 2024 – 255,606 miles
  • 2023 – 249,344 miles
  • 2022 – 244,603 miles
  • 2021 – 240,493 miles
  • 2020 – 239,408 miles
  • 2019 – 236,974 miles
  • 2018 – 232,825 miles
  • 2017 – 229,507 miles
  • 2015 – 223,025 miles
  • 2014 – 205,126 miles
  • 2013 – 189,525 miles
  • 2012 – 174,202 miles
  • 2011 – 158,295 miles
  • 2010 – 136,075 miles
  • 2009 – 117,075 miles
  • 2008 – 104,921 miles
  • 2007 – 92,854 miles
  • 2006 – 78,445 miles
  • 2005 – 60,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,950 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded thin

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust joint corroded thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Mil light is on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s front tyre getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,950 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    267,950 miles
    Test number
    515797708146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded thin

  2. Pass262,578 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    262,578 miles
    Test number
    527422926359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded thin

  3. Fail262,561 miles (+6,955)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,561 miles
    Test number
    790698511404
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre engine mount split
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint corroded thin
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  4. Pass255,606 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    255,606 miles
    Test number
    402884085269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass249,344 miles (+4,741)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    249,344 miles
    Test number
    340610796172
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyres perished and small cuts

  6. Pass244,603 miles (+4,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    244,603 miles
    Test number
    926123269365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint thin

  7. Pass240,493 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    240,493 miles
    Test number
    184532097038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint corroded thin

  8. Pass239,408 miles (+2,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    239,408 miles
    Test number
    569638467697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on
    • AdvisoryExhaust joint getting thin

  9. Pass236,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    236,974 miles
    Test number
    177423538684
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust thin
    • AdvisoryMil light is on
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre getting low

  10. Fail236,974 miles (+4,149)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,974 miles
    Test number
    476879730236
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust thin
    • AdvisoryMil light is on
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre getting low

  11. Pass232,825 miles (+3,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    232,825 miles
    Test number
    507232893036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass229,507 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    229,507 miles
    Test number
    853027743306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower stabilizer mount (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Fail229,507 miles (+6,482)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,507 miles
    Test number
    373162871169
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower stabilizer mount (6.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass223,025 miles (+17,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    223,025 miles
    Test number
    259404950112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass205,126 miles (+15,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    205,126 miles
    Test number
    319966754341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass189,525 miles (+15,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    189,525 miles
    Test number
    586897093270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass174,202 miles (+15,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    174,202 miles
    Test number
    288692512340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass158,295 miles (+22,220)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    158,295 miles
    Test number
    366292811383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,075 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    214200830398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,173 miles (+13,098)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    871655660152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,075 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    222773769182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass117,075 miles (+12,154)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    370723769161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,921 miles (+12,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    340258378194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    533473297191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,854 miles (+14,409)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    311591997102
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass78,445 miles (+17,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    151992586149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass60,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    911068985160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 KEC

Does Y896 KEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 KEC is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 KEC?
The MOT on Y896 KEC is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 KEC done?
Y896 KEC was recorded at 267,950 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,796 miles a year.
Has Y896 KEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 KEC has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 KEC 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 Y896 KEC find?
Y896 KEC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; exhaust corroded thin.

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