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GY09 GVV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 GVV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 95,303 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 95,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 82,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 74,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged but has no sharp edge caused by damage

Fail 9 Nov 2018 68,483 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged but has no sharp edge caused by damage

Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Bumper slightly damaged but has no sharp edge caused by damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 59,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Bumper slight damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,683 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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GY09 GVV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY09 GVV, 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 GY09 GVV registered?

GY09 GVV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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