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FV09 YNH

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YNH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 118,612 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle , all brake pads low

Fail 20 Jul 2026 118,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust rattle , all brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,131 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 112,131 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,031 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 108,031 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 104,247 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 104,247 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 100,961 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 98,013 miles

Headlight aims are cloudy both sides

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 95,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,694 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,401 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,501 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the tread no code exposed

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the tread no code exposed

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,478 miles

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear.

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 YNH is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 YNH registered?

FV09 YNH is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is FV09 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 YNH shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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