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AO09 WXU

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

165,077 mi
Last recorded165,077 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WXU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 165,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 161,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front chip on screen

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 161,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front chip on screen

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 158,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 152,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 147,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 132,001 miles

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

Offside 1 of 2 Reg plate bulbs not working.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,414 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,600 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,320 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,076 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 78,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 68,699 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 56,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,426 miles

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 WXU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO09 WXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 WXU registered?

AO09 WXU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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