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HK09 KWB

2009 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 KWB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 72,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

some damage to n/s rear body/sill

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to fully inspect condition of n/s rear outer sill, damage repaired with filler

Fail 10 Jul 2025 64,450 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))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to fully inspect condition of n/s rear outer sill, damage repaired with filler

Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 55,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 47,913 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,845 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

unable to fully inspect damage to n/s outer sill, repaired with filler

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,711 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,524 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 29,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 26,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 22,500 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL . FILLER FALLING OFF BUT METAL UNDERNEATH. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 19,394 miles

Damage along nearside sill

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre cracking and tread depth getting low

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2017 19,394 miles

Damage along nearside sill

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre cracking and tread depth getting low

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,916 miles

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

both front wiper blades split and smear slightly but clear windscreen effectively

rear tyres cracking, not exposing the cords

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,425 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

small cuts offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre split in outer sidewall 185/55/16 h

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HK09 KWB is a 2009 Honda Insight in Grey 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 HK09 KWB, 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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HK09 KWB is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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