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LB09 NLR

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 NLR
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 77,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,418 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,390 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,390 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,074 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code 1309 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot code 1309 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,212 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)

advise two rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,407 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,077 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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LB09 NLR is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LB09 NLR, 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 LB09 NLR registered?

LB09 NLR is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is LB09 NLR safe to buy?

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