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EN09 ETV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,182 mi
Last recorded222,182 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 222,182 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 220,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 217,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 212,773 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 207,161 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jun 2019 196,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 185,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 169,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 148,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,673 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 109,734 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 109,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,170 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,113 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 ETV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN09 ETV, 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 EN09 ETV registered?

EN09 ETV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is EN09 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN09 ETV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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