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BN59 NJK

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

260,453 mi
Last recorded260,453 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 NJK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 260,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 245,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 239,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 236,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 231,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 228,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting image displayed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Various items corroded on underside but those inspected for mot were not seriously weakened at the time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 204,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed - slightly affecting image strength (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 223,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has poor beam image

Offside Front Inner Wheel rim damaged

Parking brake just passed on 17%

Pass 18 Jan 2019 213,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 213,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 203,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 192,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 178,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 164,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 164,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,473 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 124,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BN59 NJK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN59 NJK, 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 BN59 NJK registered?

BN59 NJK is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BN59 NJK safe to buy?

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