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EN59 ERK

2010 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,751 mi
Last recorded160,751 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Honda Insight73,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN59 ERK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 160,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 151,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 151,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,351 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 125,940 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 125,938 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,153 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 53,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 46,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,822 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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EN59 ERK is a 2010 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 73,356 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 EN59 ERK, 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 16 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN59 ERK registered?

EN59 ERK is a 2010 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is EN59 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN59 ERK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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