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FY09 XCH

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,563 mi
Last recorded145,563 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XCH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,563 miles

Drivers washer jet poor performance

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 137,419 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 137,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,279 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,725 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 114,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,058 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,627 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and outer pad worn

Rear Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 3mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to 4mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,668 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing

chip in screen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,737 miles

Offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,632 miles

Both rear tyres perished

NSF tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,666 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,593 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 XCH is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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