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EU09 UBL

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

231,520 mi
Last recorded231,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 UBL
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 231,520 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension and chassis has general age-related corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2026 231,516 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension and chassis has general age-related corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 220,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 210,514 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 17 Aug 2023 199,469 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 199,461 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 187,484 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 171,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 154,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,818 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage outside zone A not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,846 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,963 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,471 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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EU09 UBL is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EU09 UBL, 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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EU09 UBL is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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