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HG09 VNJ

2009 Honda Insight

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 VNJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 147,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 141,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 129,139 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 129,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,727 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 101,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,252 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,343 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,385 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 VNJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG09 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

HG09 VNJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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