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HW09 EYA

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 EYA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 97,583 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,989 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,993 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 95,980 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust CAT heat shield, deteriorated

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,489 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust CAT heat shield, deteriorated

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,964 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,333 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 15 %

Brakes ; parking brake lever requires adjustment

Note ; tape on front registration plate

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 15 %

Brakes ; parking brake lever requires adjustment

Note ; tape on front registration plate

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,144 miles

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 11 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 16 %

Brakes ; rear brake pads unevenly worn , n/s worn thin

Motor assist hybrid

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,908 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,684 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,675 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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HW09 EYA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW09 EYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW09 EYA registered?

HW09 EYA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is HW09 EYA safe to buy?

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