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EN09 ETO

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,647 mi
Last recorded101,647 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 ETO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 101,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 89,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 79,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 76,777 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 76,777 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,947 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 53,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,720 miles

under trays fitted`

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,645 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 14,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 7,555 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 5,936 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)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,936 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)

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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EN09 ETO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EN09 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN09 ETO?

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What year was EN09 ETO registered?

EN09 ETO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is EN09 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN09 ETO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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