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FV59 FHL

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,670 mi
Last recorded86,670 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 FHL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,901 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 84,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,397 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,738 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 46,536 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 43,744 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,508 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,505 miles

both the front tyres are unevenly worn

both the rear tyres treads are cracked

the rear wipers split

Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightley

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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FV59 FHL is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV59 FHL, 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 FV59 FHL registered?

FV59 FHL is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is FV59 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 FHL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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