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BG59 HYA

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HYA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 136,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 130,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbodysurface corroson

Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Mirror Indicator Dim

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,824 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,523 miles

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 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 6 Aug 2019 72,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,339 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,987 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 30,183 miles

front tyres diffrent size to rear tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG59 HYA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG59 HYA, 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 BG59 HYA registered?

BG59 HYA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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