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AV09 HKM

2009 Honda Insight

Black Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

231,539 mi
Last recorded231,539 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HKM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 231,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 228,911 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 212,362 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 194,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 188,851 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 188,851 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 183,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 159,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,564 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 148,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 122,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,990 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,991 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 12,053 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 HKM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV09 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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