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FG09 FOF

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,152 mi
Last recorded172,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FOF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 172,152 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2026 172,152 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,593 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 146,249 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/components/structure undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,122 miles

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

front exhaust joint securing bolts corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,739 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,754 miles

surface cracks n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2020 116,539 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,629 miles

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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FG09 FOF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black 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 FG09 FOF, 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 FG09 FOF registered?

FG09 FOF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 FOF 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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