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BK59 LVE

2009 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,616 mi
Last recorded34,616 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 LVE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 33,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,896 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 31,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,285 miles

all four tyres perished on inner and outer walls

Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 24,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 21,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 14,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 14,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,163 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,557 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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BK59 LVE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc electric 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 BK59 LVE, 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 BK59 LVE registered?

BK59 LVE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BK59 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 LVE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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