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HN59 ECC

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,460 mi
Last recorded99,460 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 ECC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable components

Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Fail 12 Feb 2024 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 81,804 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side's (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,031 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 79,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,009 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,864 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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HN59 ECC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN59 ECC, 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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HN59 ECC is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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