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GF59 VFA

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,817 mi
Last recorded108,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 VFA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 108,817 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 104,219 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 104,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 90,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2022 88,787 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,009 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,318 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,112 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under-trays

Fail 22 Oct 2016 33,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

under-trays

Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,356 miles

front and rear tyre perished outer walls

offside front tyre wearing inner egdes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,991 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 7,991 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 5,292 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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GF59 VFA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF59 VFA, 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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GF59 VFA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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