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FY59 OVG

2009 Honda Insight

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,140 mi
Last recorded107,140 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 OVG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,140 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,717 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills and inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 101,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,249 miles

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

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,849 miles

large chip in NS area of windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear nail in outer shoulder of tyre

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar droplink balljoint missing 1x rivet

large chip in NS area of windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 43,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,429 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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FY59 OVG is a 2009 Honda Insight in Bronze with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 OVG, 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 FY59 OVG registered?

FY59 OVG is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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