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FL59 HPJ

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HPJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,014 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 128,792 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 3 Sep 2024 128,792 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 3 wheels. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 123,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 123,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,961 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,403 miles

o/s n/s rear discs corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,102 miles

o/s n/s rear discs corroding on faces

rear blade deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s on inner (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield around cat

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,855 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,792 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,613 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 HPJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 HPJ registered?

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

Is FL59 HPJ safe to buy?

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