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LY09 YRA

2008 Honda Insight

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Insight67,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YRA
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,088 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,399 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 69,258 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,251 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,250 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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LY09 YRA is a 2008 Honda Insight in Grey with a 1,400cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Honda Insight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 67,090 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 LY09 YRA, 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 18 years old, this Honda Insight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY09 YRA registered?

LY09 YRA is a 2008 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LY09 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 YRA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY09 YRA have outstanding finance?

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