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KM09 VEA

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,595 mi
Last recorded51,595 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 VEA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 51,595 miles

Offside Front Outer bumper damaged taped up

Fail 20 Feb 2026 51,536 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer bumper damaged taped up

Pass 22 Feb 2025 38,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 34,765 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 34,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 34,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,418 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,873 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,872 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks within tread

offside rear tyre has cracks within tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,246 miles

All 4 tyres have tread cracking on them

Rear discs corroded on face

Pass 16 May 2012 21,515 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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KM09 VEA is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KM09 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM09 VEA registered?

KM09 VEA is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is KM09 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 VEA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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