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FN59 GBV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,476 mi
Last recorded120,476 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GBV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 106,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,573 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 97,380 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 93,027 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,447 miles

o/s/r brake disc showing heavy corrosion

o/s/r brake pads very low and should replaced in near future

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,943 miles

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

Offside side repeater on mirror slight damage to lens

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,505 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FN59 GBV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FN59 GBV, 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 FN59 GBV registered?

FN59 GBV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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