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FG09 VXE

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,841 mi
Last recorded91,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VXE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,841 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly "misty" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly "misty" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,055 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,660 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,048 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,528 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,549 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 62,537 miles

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage due to being run flat

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

Pass 14 May 2017 54,879 miles

Front both tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to the cord

Pass 20 May 2016 47,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 39,323 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 29,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 22,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,483 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 VXE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

FG09 VXE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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