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FL09 GZP

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 GZP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 90,764 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (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))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 2 Mar 2022 68,101 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2022 68,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,296 miles

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 56,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 49,017 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 49,017 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,197 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 45,197 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,042 miles

Front discs lipped and brakes noisy

Rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,983 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear 185/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front discs lipped and brakes noisy

Rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,055 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres are bald on the inside edges and cracking between the tread

Fail 4 Nov 2013 22,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres are craking between the tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres are craking between the tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 13,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroding

front tyres bald on inner edges

slight imbalance at front brakes

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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FL09 GZP is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL09 GZP, 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 FL09 GZP registered?

FL09 GZP is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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