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FY09 XFZ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,526 mi
Last recorded49,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XFZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 47,625 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 47,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 42,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,487 miles

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

Rear rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 15,482 miles

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

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

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 XFZ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFZ, 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 FY09 XFZ registered?

FY09 XFZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is FY09 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 XFZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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