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GJ09 KSY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,153 mi
Last recorded166,153 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 KSY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 166,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 156,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 140,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has lump (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 140,549 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall has lump (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,246 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 127,151 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Both headlamps require polishing.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,638 miles

Front brake disc wear.

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage due to being driven while flat

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis both sides corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,533 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 99,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,813 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,474 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 75,943 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,888 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,888 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)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,131 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,977 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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GJ09 KSY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ09 KSY, 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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GJ09 KSY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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