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GV09 RNA

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,177 mi
Last recorded196,177 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 RNA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 196,177 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2023 193,355 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 191,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 187,384 miles

Front Body not fully secure offside/nearside (both) bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure sided skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body not fully secure offside/nearside (both) bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 187,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure offside/nearside (both) bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure sided skirt (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Body not fully secure offside/nearside (both) bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 181,145 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 181,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 167,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 150,436 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 21 Jul 2017 150,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2017 136,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2016 120,769 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,551 miles

front tyres worn low on raised edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,193 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,270 miles

nearside rear tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge has 2 nails in it and has cracking in tread

offside rear tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge and has cracking in tread

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 RNA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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