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GB52 RAF

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB52 RAF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 79,972 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,416 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axles corroded

all underside and componets showing signs of corrsion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,870 miles

all underside and componets showing signs of corrsion

Fail 31 Jul 2024 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing abs pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all underside and componets showing signs of corrsion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,838 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/side and o/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/side and o/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/side and o/side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/side and o/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021

n/s/r bumper has damage

Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,472 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,787 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,872 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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GB52 RAF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol 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 GB52 RAF, 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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GB52 RAF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is GB52 RAF safe to buy?

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