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FH09 HXA

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 HXA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,467 miles

Front Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills Corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,244 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody surface rust

Pass 19 May 2020 97,836 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 92,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,057 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,593 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,174 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,839 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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FH09 HXA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH09 HXA, 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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FH09 HXA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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