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CA09 VVR

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,102 mi
Last recorded159,102 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VVR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 159,102 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 150,362 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 150,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 150,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 143,699 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,165 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 116,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,406 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

light corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,511 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,006 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,028 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,794 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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CA09 VVR is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA09 VVR, 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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CA09 VVR is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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