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EF59 UBK

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,962 mi
Last recorded135,962 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 UBK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 135,962 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 135,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 174,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2025 174,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 80,611 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 80,611 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 74,596 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 74,596 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on outer edage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 66,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out on outer edage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 58,116 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 58,116 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 54,137 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,651 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,807 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,344 miles

off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,783 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked between treads

Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,783 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked between treads

Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,000 miles

all four (4) tyres cracking between tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,502 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking in between tread pattern

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EF59 UBK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF59 UBK, 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 EF59 UBK registered?

EF59 UBK is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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