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BC59 RWC

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC59 RWC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 115,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 108,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 103,937 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both Front Tyres, Worn On Both Inner & Outer Edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (Both Rear Shocks Leaking) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,775 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment handbrake/parkbrake needs adjustment no lock up and level high (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,663 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges 185/55/16

offside front tyre wearing on edges 185/55/16

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and both front tyres deteriorated on tread section and wearing low (3-4mm) 185/55 R16 83V

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,032 miles

nearside rear tyre perished 185/55/16

offside rear tyre perished 185/55/16

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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BC59 RWC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BC59 RWC, 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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BC59 RWC is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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