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HJ09 KGV

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,319 mi
Last recorded121,319 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 KGV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 121,319 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 121,301 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear n/s and o/s corroded holed marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,402 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,986 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,060 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 97,060 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,592 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,064 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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HJ09 KGV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,300cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ09 KGV, 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 HJ09 KGV registered?

HJ09 KGV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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