CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV09 OYD

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,313 mi
Last recorded210,313 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 OYD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 210,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight chunks out of sidewall

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 210,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight chunks out of sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 207,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 204,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 198,931 miles

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

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

Rear both sides tyres cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2018 198,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear both sides tyres cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2017 195,187 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 173,142 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 173,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 102,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 74,803 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 74,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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
Full Honda Insight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV09 OYD is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GV09 OYD, 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

How do I check the history of GV09 OYD?

You can check the full history of GV09 OYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV09 OYD registered?

GV09 OYD is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is GV09 OYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 OYD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV09 OYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV09 OYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.