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FY59 OFN

2009 Honda Insight

White Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,966 mi
Last recorded164,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 OFN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 164,966 miles

Front damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 164,966 miles

Front damage

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,779 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,316 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 134,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 134,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 119,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,536 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,431 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,505 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front tyre seems under-inflated & side walls cracked. No ply or cords exsposed

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,964 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,283 miles

both ft tyres cracking

both ft tyres wearing on the edges

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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FY59 OFN is a 2009 Honda Insight in White 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 FY59 OFN, 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 FY59 OFN registered?

FY59 OFN is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FY59 OFN safe to buy?

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