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EN09 ETX

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 ETX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023
Fail 9 May 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted ?? (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge almost too excess and close to limit in centre - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

some underside corrosion in places

Fail 11 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket bulb fitted ?? (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge almost too excess and close to limit in centre - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

some underside corrosion in places

Pass 18 May 2021
Fail 18 May 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 194,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 189,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 189,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 173,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 161,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 146,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,763 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 89,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,136 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ETX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

Is EN09 ETX safe to buy?

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