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EO59 YLV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,406 mi
Last recorded150,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 YLV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 150,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 150,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,130 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2025 143,130 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2023 142,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 136,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 136,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 128,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 128,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,074 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,593 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust very corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brakes both have slight bind preventing the full check of the bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,951 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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EO59 YLV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO59 YLV, 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 EO59 YLV registered?

EO59 YLV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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