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J2 WGO

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,406 mi
Last recorded169,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WGO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 169,406 miles

Factory fitted under trays, Obscuring some items.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 157,113 miles

Factory fitted under trays. Obscuring some items.

Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,772 miles

Factory fitted under trays. Obscuring some items.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 144,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Factory fitted under trays. Obscuring some items.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,270 miles

Factory fitted undertray. Obscuring some items.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,387 miles

Factory fitted undertrays. obscuring some items.

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,999 miles

Factory Fitted Under Trays, Obscuring Some Items.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light Misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 24,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 24,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,269 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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J2 WGO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 WGO, 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 J2 WGO registered?

J2 WGO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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