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EU59 CWX

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,455 mi
Last recorded129,455 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 CWX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 129,455 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 129,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,168 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,770 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall 175/65T15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 49,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,617 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,974 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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EU59 CWX 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 77.8%.

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 EU59 CWX, 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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EU59 CWX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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