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AK59 ABZ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ABZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,763 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer shoulder perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 61,763 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer shoulder perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 48,791 miles

bonnet and nearside front bumper damaged

both headlamps opaque

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 38,977 miles

Both the headlamp lenses are fading.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 38,977 miles

Both the headlamp lenses are fading.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,382 miles

NSR and OSR tyres are cracked/perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,384 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 17,384 miles

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)

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

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

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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AK59 ABZ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AK59 ABZ, 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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AK59 ABZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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