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AV09 FKM

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FKM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 109,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,609 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,066 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,508 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 77,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,894 miles

Both sills covered with panels

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre tread wearing thin on the outside

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,460 miles

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 14 Feb 2012 39,073 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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AV09 FKM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV09 FKM, 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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AV09 FKM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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