2013 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · FE13 HPJ

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and rubber components. While it passed the latest test in September 2025 at 83,802 miles, the tester identified multiple defects including pitted rear brake discs, badly corroded rear coil springs, and cracked tyres reaching the legal depth limit. This represents a decline from the clean 2022 record, suggesting that while the car is operational, preventative maintenance on age-related wear is being deferred. At 83,802 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 6,400 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns. However, there is a significant gap of over 20,000 miles between October 2022 and October 2023. During this period, the vehicle transitioned from having no recorded defects to showing structural corrosion on the front sub-frame and brake hoses. The low annual mileage indicates the car likely sat for long periods, which often explains the perishing of tyres and rubber components despite the low tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody, specifically targeting the front sub-frame and rear suspension mounting points. The record has flagged corrosion in these areas annually since 2021, and it is vital to determine if this has progressed beyond surface rust. Attention is also required for the front brake hoses, where ferrule corrosion was noted in 2023. The recurring mention of cracked and perishing tyres further indicates that the rubber compounds are reaching the end of their structural life and require immediate replacement regardless of the remaining tread.