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FG59 VEA

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,569 mi
Last recorded139,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 VEA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,569 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 139,550 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,528 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 129,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 118,230 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 118,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 98,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 90,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,183 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

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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FG59 VEA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver 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 FG59 VEA, 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 FG59 VEA registered?

FG59 VEA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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