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HV09 ZZX

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 ZZX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Outer body sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,519 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 114,519 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 96,353 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,353 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 66,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 66,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,997 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Wipers split.

Pass 18 May 2017 49,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3

Pass 19 May 2016 40,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 25,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,743 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front tyres on 3mm

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,103 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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HV09 ZZX 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 84.2%.

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 HV09 ZZX, 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 HV09 ZZX registered?

HV09 ZZX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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