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AK04 LJK

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 LJK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,467 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 117,619 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 117,615 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,078 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 92,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,074 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,645 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

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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AK04 LJK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK04 LJK, 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 AK04 LJK registered?

AK04 LJK is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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