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HG09 AXY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,385 mi
Last recorded171,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 AXY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 171,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 164,819 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 157,387 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone (B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 151,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 144,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 144,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 133,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 129,082 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 129,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,696 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,477 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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HG09 AXY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG09 AXY, 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 HG09 AXY registered?

HG09 AXY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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