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FL59 HPE

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,584 mi
Last recorded168,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HPE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 168,584 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 168,584 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,650 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 124,970 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 124,965 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside and offside (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 101,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,658 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,433 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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FL59 HPE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL59 HPE, 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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FL59 HPE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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