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FE59 KBO

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,546 mi
Last recorded142,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 KBO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 142,546 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 142,546 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 121,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2024 109,514 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damage not sharp

Fail 11 Jan 2024 109,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body damage not sharp

Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 106,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,616 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear both brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 102,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear both brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,985 miles

Both the front brake discs have a large wear lip.

Brake pedal anti slip rubber pad is worn on one edge.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Nearside Broken/cracked door mirror backing/cap.

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked interior rear view mirror. (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,626 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,225 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,778 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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FE59 KBO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol 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 FE59 KBO, 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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FE59 KBO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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