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AU59 PUE

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,897 mi
Last recorded152,897 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 PUE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 152,897 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 150,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,177 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,556 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 139,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,345 miles

Front bumper is damaged.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 133,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,059 miles

Front bumper is damaged. (ADVISE VERY EARLY REPAIR.)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 112,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding on. (3.5.1k)

Front bumper is damaged. (ADVISE VERY EARLY REPAIR.)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,324 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

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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AU59 PUE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU59 PUE, 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 AU59 PUE registered?

AU59 PUE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is AU59 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 PUE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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