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EX59 LUJ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,667 mi
Last recorded210,667 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 LUJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 210,667 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 210,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Pad loose in carriers both

Pass 11 Aug 2025 201,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 188,557 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 165,864 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 2 Aug 2023 165,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2023 147,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 147,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 141,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 119,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts no cords exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,558 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 98,558 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,042 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,564 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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EX59 LUJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX59 LUJ, 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 EX59 LUJ registered?

EX59 LUJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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