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FD59 MGO

2009 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,776 mi
Last recorded106,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 MGO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 106,776 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 167,061 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/.s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 161,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 154,090 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 138,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,670 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,420 miles

Front Track rod end gator leaking. Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,420 miles

Front Track rod end gator leaking. Both

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 48,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,233 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,028 miles

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

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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FD59 MGO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red 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 FD59 MGO, 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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FD59 MGO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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