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AJ09 XAH

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 XAH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 105,026 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 98,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 98,052 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel in front seat belt mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel in rear suspension mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in suspension mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel in suspension mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 86,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear mounting bushes of arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 86,403 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 175/65/15t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear mounting bushes of arms perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 79,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 74,591 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 69,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing panel accident damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner tread and worn down to 3mm in tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 66,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 61,820 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls perishing lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 56,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 48,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2016 41,613 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,802 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 35,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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AJ09 XAH is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ09 XAH, 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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AJ09 XAH is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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