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HN59 YYC

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 YYC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 160,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 160,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 154,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 151,108 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 143,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 143,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 139,267 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 139,267 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 136,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,159 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 10,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 81,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,374 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,804 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to both rear tyre on the outer walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 11 Sep 2013 51,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to both rear tyre on the outer walls but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cuts in outer walls of nearside front and both rear tyres

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 YYC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YYC, 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 HN59 YYC registered?

HN59 YYC is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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