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AV59 GTF

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

282,425 mi
Last recorded282,425 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GTF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 282,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 281,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 262,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 238,388 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 218,668 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 218,668 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 208,434 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 208,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 203,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2020 203,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2019 179,243 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 179,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018
Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 117,220 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 117,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,800 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 107,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2016
Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,189 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,334 miles

rear tyres perished

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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AV59 GTF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV59 GTF, 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 AV59 GTF registered?

AV59 GTF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AV59 GTF safe to buy?

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