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EA59 ZNV

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ZNV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,213 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 132,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Note: part worn tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 121,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/cracking and perishing, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,281 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 107,294 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail is close to edge and gone in at an angle ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside:WARNING: Brake pads are worn to limit of 1.5mm,Recommend replacing NOW WARNING: Backing plate of brake pads is very close to lip on discs,Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper worn and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside : Also corrosion to brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside :WARNING: Brake pads are worn to limit of 1.5mm,Recommend replacing NOW WARNING: Backing plate of brake pads is very close to lip on discs,Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,858 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WARNING: Backing plate of brake pads is very close to lip on discs,Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside,Recommend replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WARNING: Brake pads are worn to limit of 1.5mm,Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,291 miles

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

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

front pads about 4mm

rear pads about 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,466 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,267 miles

offside rear inner edge of tyre worn low

Pass 24 Dec 2012 47,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,811 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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EA59 ZNV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EA59 ZNV, 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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EA59 ZNV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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