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K4 GOJ

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,461 mi
Last recorded195,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 GOJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 195,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all under body and suspension components corroded

inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 189,346 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner Sills - Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 189,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner Sills - Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 185,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 185,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 177,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 166,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 153,282 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 153,282 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,937 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 134,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,844 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on shoulders

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,844 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,500 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,402 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure valve deteriorated.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K4 GOJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K4 GOJ, 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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K4 GOJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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