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AY59 YCF

2009 Honda Insight

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,254 mi
Last recorded32,254 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YCF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 32,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle is starting to shows signs of corrosion including suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2024 31,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,903 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 22,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 9,664 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,472 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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AY59 YCF is a 2009 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY59 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 YCF registered?

AY59 YCF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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