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BV59 HZF

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,987 mi
Last recorded118,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HZF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,525 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Jan 2024 109,485 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 93,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 93,750 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,215 miles

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

Front both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,944 miles

Both Headlamp Lens's Deteriorated, Not currently affecting emitted light.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,536 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,536 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2017 52,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit 3mm and has slight cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Has slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 40,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,910 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BV59 HZF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV59 HZF, 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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BV59 HZF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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