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FY09 WKP

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,560 mi
Last recorded236,560 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 WKP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 236,560 miles

Nearside Rear sill welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2026 236,510 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 220,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 190,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 169,862 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 169,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 151,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm left. 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 118,535 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 118,535 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 106,511 miles

engine oil leak

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak just a pass

inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 106,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,893 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 97,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,810 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 88,810 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,460 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre light (1.2.1b)

nail in nsr tyre

os wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,156 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 69,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,646 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 52,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs badly pitted

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,913 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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FY09 WKP is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY09 WKP, 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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FY09 WKP is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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