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BG59 HYB

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,545 mi
Last recorded152,545 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 152,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 140,644 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 135,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 135,721 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 133,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 129,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 120,952 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On offside at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,444 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 32,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,671 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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BG59 HYB is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG59 HYB, 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 BG59 HYB registered?

BG59 HYB is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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