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FV09 GTF

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,569 mi
Last recorded188,569 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GTF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 188,569 miles

* Covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 186,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 186,334 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 186,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 173,544 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 161,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 134,567 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 134,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 122,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 110,161 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 110,161 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 84,114 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 84,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,150 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,595 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,838 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the nearside rear tyre is scuffed

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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FV09 GTF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV09 GTF, 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 FV09 GTF registered?

FV09 GTF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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