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GJ59 LUW

2009 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,279 mi
Last recorded133,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 LUW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 133,279 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 133,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 109,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 100,937 miles

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

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,766 miles

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

corrosion underbody nearside/offside inner sills/floor

Fail 31 May 2023 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion underbody nearside/offside inner sills/floor

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,230 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2019 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,138 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,017 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 29,764 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GJ59 LUW is a 2009 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ59 LUW, 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 GJ59 LUW registered?

GJ59 LUW is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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