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AF59 OCN

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OCN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,451 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (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))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill re welded and under sealed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,449 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing a projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (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))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,480 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 96,476 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 91,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 142,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,032 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,810 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,662 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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AF59 OCN is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF59 OCN, 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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AF59 OCN is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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