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EK09 GWV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 GWV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,493 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 108,924 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear headlining sagging restricting rear view

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 108,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear headlining sagging restricting rear view

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 107,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,631 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 100,631 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,350 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,707 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,694 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,964 miles

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

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

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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EK09 GWV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric 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 EK09 GWV, 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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EK09 GWV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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