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AO59 ROU

2009 Honda Insight

White Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,541 mi
Last recorded217,541 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ROU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 217,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 198,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 174,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front On 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 135,607 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 135,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 97,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 92,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 88,654 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 88,653 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,673 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 35,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low 3 mm

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres in slighty poor condition [no cords showing]

Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,433 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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AO59 ROU is a 2009 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 ROU, 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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AO59 ROU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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