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FN59 YPY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,395 mi
Last recorded138,395 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 YPY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,395 miles

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills welding repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 138,348 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,926 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 130,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 130,049 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 130,040 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,074 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,329 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,732 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,583 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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FN59 YPY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FN59 YPY, 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 FN59 YPY registered?

FN59 YPY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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