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GU59 VYZ

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VYZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 113,272 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,521 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 110,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,681 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,681 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,403 miles

N/S OF FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AND LOOSE

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED AND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,479 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,338 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODING

Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,496 miles

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES CORRODING

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,326 miles

front tyre edges starting to wear

Fail 27 Sep 2016 59,326 miles

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

front tyre edges starting to wear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,400 miles

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,227 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 11 Oct 2013 35,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,637 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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GU59 VYZ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GU59 VYZ, 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 GU59 VYZ registered?

GU59 VYZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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