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EF09 EMJ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,790 mi
Last recorded223,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 EMJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 223,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 213,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 199,559 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2024 199,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 182,313 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 182,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BOTH INNER PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS (WILL CLEAN). (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 165,865 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 154,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 154,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS (REQ. CLEANING) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE AND BLUE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW ON EFF. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY LOOSE AND INSICURE

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

REAR BRAKE PADS 1/2 WORN

Pass 14 May 2020 144,700 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 14 May 2020 144,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 125,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,526 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,888 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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EF09 EMJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF09 EMJ, 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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EF09 EMJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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