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GL59 FFM

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Diesel 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FFM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,254 miles

Corrosion to underneath

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Sep 2025 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to underneath

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,609 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

corrosion to underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,048 miles

Corrosion to underneath

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,239 miles

Corrosion to underneath

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively By hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,207 miles

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

corrosion to underneath

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,372 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,498 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,846 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,931 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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GL59 FFM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL59 FFM, 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 GL59 FFM registered?

GL59 FFM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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