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GK09 TTY

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,735 mi
Last recorded126,735 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 TTY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 126,735 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 126,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 111,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,848 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 90,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 76,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,759 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,988 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,492 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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GK09 TTY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK09 TTY, 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 GK09 TTY registered?

GK09 TTY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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