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GV09 HSF

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 HSF
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,784 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 127,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,466 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,466 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,160 miles

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

undertray present

Pass 24 Apr 2020 101,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2019 88,325 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,703 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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GV09 HSF is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV09 HSF, 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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GV09 HSF is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 June 2009.

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