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EF09 WKT

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,237 mi
Last recorded86,237 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 WKT
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Either lens or bulb is not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Either lens or bulb is not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,281 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner + Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,693 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorated, beam image only just acceptable

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,302 miles

outer sills damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2022 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sills damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,319 miles

BATTERY TERMINAL IS BROKEN

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED

BOTH REAR TYRES RE BADLY PERISHED

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,525 miles

OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,525 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

Offside Rear TYRE IS PERISHED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,160 miles

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

OUTER SILLS ARE DAMAGED

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,727 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,349 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 35,349 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,028 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 18,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,433 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 WKT is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 EF09 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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