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GJ09 TKZ

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 TKZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 79,182 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,315 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 51,620 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 51,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,238 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,147 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 37,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,686 miles

Offside Front Outer Outer side wall has damage but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,189 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 3 Apr 2012 19,475 miles

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 TKZ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

GJ09 TKZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is GJ09 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 TKZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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