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HW09 GXX

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,177 mi
Last recorded108,177 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 GXX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,177 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 103,621 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 103,620 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing all around tread [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing all around tread [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 95,534 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 23 May 2023 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 26 May 2022 90,765 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread [ cord not exposed ] slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread [ cord not exposed ] loosing shape on tread inner edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 90,765 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread [ cord not exposed ] slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread [ cord not exposed ] loosing shape on tread inner edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 79,331 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 79,278 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 72,309 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 72,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 65,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 59,348 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 59,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 May 2016 53,058 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing in tread not exposing cord at test will need attention soon

Pass 27 May 2015 46,921 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 34,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,945 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 GXX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

HW09 GXX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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