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GJ09 SWX

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 SWX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 127,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,253 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear surface corrosions

Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,253 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear surface corrosions

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn smooth on inner shoulder and requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ZONE A ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,337 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slighty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,187 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,922 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SWX 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 GJ09 SWX, 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 GJ09 SWX registered?

GJ09 SWX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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