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BG09 AVO

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 AVO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 136,280 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 136,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 129,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective also poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 129,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective also poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 121,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 112,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,971 miles

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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 50,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 31,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 23,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall not exposing cord.

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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BG09 AVO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG09 AVO, 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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BG09 AVO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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