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AV59 YYJ

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,152 mi
Last recorded139,152 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YYJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 139,152 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,930 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge

boot lid lock sticking faulty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,183 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads crystalised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,947 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,801 miles

Offside Front front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,074 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,343 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,643 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 YYJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

AV59 YYJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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