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FX59 WUW

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 WUW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,537 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,470 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 66,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 54,147 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,593 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected looks like calliper jammed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,617 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,691 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,518 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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FX59 WUW is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric 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 FX59 WUW, 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 FX59 WUW registered?

FX59 WUW is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FX59 WUW safe to buy?

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