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GL09 FRN

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,973 mi
Last recorded68,973 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FRN
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,973 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,026 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 61,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front driveshaft corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,014 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,644 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,333 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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GL09 FRN is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL09 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL09 FRN registered?

GL09 FRN is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is GL09 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 FRN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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