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EX59 VZG

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,894 mi
Last recorded155,894 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 VZG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 155,894 miles

Advise stone chip front screen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 155,894 miles

Advise stone chip front screen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 152,584 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,719 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,719 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 129,016 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 120,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 120,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,867 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre x2

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,733 miles

Both the front wiper blades are split.

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The nearside rear tyre has large cuts in its inner sidewall.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,733 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Both the front wiper blades are split.

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The nearside rear tyre has large cuts in its inner sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 69,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,420 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,305 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,120 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 VZG is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

EX59 VZG is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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