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AK09 URD

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,356 mi
Last recorded209,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 URD
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 209,356 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 193,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 193,152 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No Beam Pattern Visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,797 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear light broken but working

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 162,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 155,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 143,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,016 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrosion but not leaking any exhaust gas.

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,801 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,782 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 76,141 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,738 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 56,729 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 35,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,345 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,923 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK09 URD is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK09 URD, 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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AK09 URD is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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