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HJ09 ZCY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,093 mi
Last recorded88,093 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 ZCY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 88,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 40/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,142 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 82,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 74,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 72,238 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,320 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Minor corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 17 Mar 2020 71,309 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Minor corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,284 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,284 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,343 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn unevenly

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,672 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,892 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZCY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJ09 ZCY, 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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HJ09 ZCY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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