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EX09 ZYU

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,716 mi
Last recorded80,716 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 ZYU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,505 miles

Offside Rear slight brake drag but not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,569 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,528 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 61,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,125 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,739 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,599 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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EX09 ZYU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric 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 EX09 ZYU, 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 EX09 ZYU?

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What year was EX09 ZYU registered?

EX09 ZYU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is EX09 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 ZYU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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