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HJ59 WSD

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WSD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,704 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 65,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 47,221 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 47,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 41,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,471 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 37,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 30,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,937 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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HJ59 WSD 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 HJ59 WSD, 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 HJ59 WSD registered?

HJ59 WSD is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 WSD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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