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HW09 GXK

2009 Honda Insight

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,857 mi
Last recorded75,857 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GXK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 75,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,617 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,374 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,012 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 60,796 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 58,048 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 58,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 56,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,375 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,314 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)

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 GXK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HW09 GXK, 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 HW09 GXK registered?

HW09 GXK is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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