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AV59 XVG

2009 Honda Insight

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 XVG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,710 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,535 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,650 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 48,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 48,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 48,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,962 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,962 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread and sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S N/S rear tyres wearing low on a inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,472 miles

offside front tyre tread deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 26,845 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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AV59 XVG is a 2009 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 73,256 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 AV59 XVG, 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 17 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV59 XVG registered?

AV59 XVG is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AV59 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 XVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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