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KC59 KEW

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC59 KEW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 147,857 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rrear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,589 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 144,588 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,685 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 141,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,338 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 134,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 130,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn both edges/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn edges /perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 127,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 127,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,392 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,541 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,726 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,917 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on edges (almost devoid of tread), small cuts and stones embedded in tyrte. O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,492 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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KC59 KEW is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other 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 KC59 KEW, 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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KC59 KEW is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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