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AV59 LHE

2009 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,566 mi
Last recorded118,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LHE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,566 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,257 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 109,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,541 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,563 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,850 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,806 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,504 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,616 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r brake effort higher than n/s/r

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,520 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,579 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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AV59 LHE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AV59 LHE, 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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AV59 LHE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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