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GY59 RVZ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 RVZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 74,666 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 66,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 35,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,377 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

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

Hand brake adjustment could be better

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 30,377 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

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

Hand brake adjustment could be better

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,356 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,052 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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GY59 RVZ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY59 RVZ, 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 GY59 RVZ registered?

GY59 RVZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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