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EF09 ZRV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 ZRV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,248 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 54,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 48,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 30,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 28,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,738 miles

Front tyres edged

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,017 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,729 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 ZRV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF09 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

EF09 ZRV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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