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K30 JAM

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 JAM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 83,054 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 83,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,730 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,220 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 73,401 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside windscreen wiper is slightly smearing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,968 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 66,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 63,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,077 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre smooth on inner shoulder

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 47,041 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,942 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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K30 JAM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol 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 K30 JAM, 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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K30 JAM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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