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CX59 PHY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

234,939 mi
Last recorded234,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 PHY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 234,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 226,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 226,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2024 210,423 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 194,289 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 194,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,535 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracking on the outer sidewall as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 162,172 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 138,693 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 127,883 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,104 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,857 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK SOME UNDERNEATH, UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,412 miles

Offside Front washer jet partly blocked. screen can still be cleaned at time of test

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 102,412 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front washer jet partly blocked. screen can still be cleaned at time of test

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,170 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread. No cords showing at time of test.

N/S/R valve stem perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,168 miles

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

N/S wiper split but still clearing screen at time of test.

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread. No cords showing at time of test.

N/S/R valve stem perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,188 miles

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

NSF wiper has slight tare at time of test but clears screen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind osr brake

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind osr brake

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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CX59 PHY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX59 PHY, 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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CX59 PHY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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