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FG09 CFM

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,084 mi
Last recorded227,084 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 CFM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 227,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 203,306 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipe

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

rear wiper blade damage

sign of repair covered in thick sealent

under tray and engine tray are fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 203,301 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipe

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

rear wiper blade damage

under tray and engine tray are fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch covered in tape.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 144,160 miles

Both sills corroding at rear

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 144,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroding at rear

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 137,897 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 137,897 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 132,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 128,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,613 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,331 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield coroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 180,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,774 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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FG09 CFM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG09 CFM, 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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FG09 CFM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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