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FX59 WVU

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,574 mi
Last recorded149,574 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 WVU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 149,574 miles

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2025 133,035 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills, components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,415 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills. components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 114,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersurface, sills. components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,342 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 105,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,128 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% sticking/binding brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 94,321 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,632 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,392 miles

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

front discs showing signs of wear.Rear brakes binding slightly.

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 WVU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue 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 FX59 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

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

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