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HW59 KGK

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 KGK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 70,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 59,994 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 59,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 575,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,402 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,709 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,776 miles

heavy wear on nearside front tyre outside wall

Fail 5 Nov 2013 18,776 miles

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

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

heavy wear on nearside front tyre outside wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,080 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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HW59 KGK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other 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 HW59 KGK, 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 HW59 KGK registered?

HW59 KGK is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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