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EF09 WJV

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,836 mi
Last recorded165,836 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 WJV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 165,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 165,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 164,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 163,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 163,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 163,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 161,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 158,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,186 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 144,379 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2015 136,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015 136,379 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 125,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 125,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 122,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 122,851 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,356 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,210 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 WJV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJV, 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 EF09 WJV registered?

EF09 WJV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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