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GJ09 SXH

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 SXH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 127,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 114,970 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 114,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 103,550 miles

Front exhaust has slight rattle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,634 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,333 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut glued down (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly distorted

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sticker within swept area, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Dec 2019 81,823 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,373 miles

nearside rear outer sill has damage

Pass 6 Jan 2018 51,382 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Hybrid electric (clean)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,264 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,604 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,112 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,361 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 SXH is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

GJ09 SXH is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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