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FT09 LHR

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

273,893 mi
Last recorded273,893 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LHR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 273,893 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sidec (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 270,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Head Light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 216,461 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 216,461 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 210,285 miles

Front bumper has cracked and slight damaged

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

Fail 23 May 2022 210,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper has cracked and slight damaged

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

Pass 5 May 2021 204,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 202,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 191,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 278,234 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 278,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 162,150 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2018 162,150 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 145,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,152 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 127,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,163 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 93,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,098 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FT09 LHR is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,380cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FT09 LHR, 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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FT09 LHR is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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