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FY59 XYJ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 XYJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,179 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 99,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,724 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,497 miles

Spare Wheel not checked (Boot Full)

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 XYJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

FY59 XYJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is FY59 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 XYJ 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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