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HN09 HNO

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,058 mi
Last recorded71,058 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 HNO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,058 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 71,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,295 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 64,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,436 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,459 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 57,459 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 49,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,825 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,407 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 35,407 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,085 miles

nsr tyre has somr cracking on sidewall and in tread, it is also worn on edges

osr tyre has some cracking on sidewall and in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 19,009 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,644 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 16 May 2012 15,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

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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HN09 HNO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN09 HNO, 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 HN09 HNO registered?

HN09 HNO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is HN09 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN09 HNO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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