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AO09 JBV

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

193,617 mi
Last recorded193,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JBV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 193,617 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 188,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 183,096 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 183,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 175,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 167,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 154,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 147,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,316 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,197 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 82,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,632 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO09 JBV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO09 JBV, 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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AO09 JBV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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