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FL59 UHN

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UHN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,747 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,893 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has a small cut not showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 51,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and has a small cut not showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,400 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,012 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 12,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,393 miles

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

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 UHN is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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