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GU59 ZNP

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,749 mi
Last recorded104,749 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 ZNP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,749 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,319 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,044 miles

surface rust on off side rear brake disc

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,374 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,155 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,484 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,517 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jun 2015 46,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,116 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

kerbing damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

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 ZNP is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol 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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

GU59 ZNP is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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