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GL59 ZJV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,106 mi
Last recorded172,106 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ZJV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 172,106 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 172,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 157,718 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 135,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 132,200 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 132,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 130,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 121,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,837 miles

brake pedal anti/slip worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 111,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,460 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 87,306 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 87,306 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZJV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL59 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

GL59 ZJV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is GL59 ZJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 ZJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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