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FY09 XHP

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,439 mi
Last recorded43,439 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XHP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,353 miles

Nearside rear brake appears to of been hot/binding

Pass 19 Jun 2023 41,729 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 38,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 37,347 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 36,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 34,697 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 31,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,823 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 26,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 21,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,016 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 XHP is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XHP, 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 FY09 XHP registered?

FY09 XHP is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is FY09 XHP safe to buy?

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