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FX59 ZVL

2009 Honda Insight

Red Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZVL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,918 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,425 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 76,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,390 miles

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,074 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

plastic covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,651 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,563 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

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 ZVL is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red 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 ZVL, 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 FX59 ZVL registered?

FX59 ZVL is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is FX59 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX59 ZVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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