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BV59 NMX

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,409 mi
Last recorded124,409 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 113,240 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 104,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 92,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 83,326 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,802 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,732 miles

both front discs corroded

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside outer sill

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,523 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,341 miles

both rear tyres slight radial cracks

slight damage to offside outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,831 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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BV59 NMX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV59 NMX, 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 BV59 NMX registered?

BV59 NMX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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