2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Honda Insight MOT pass rate and common faults

1,992 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    47 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.0%
  2. Brakes12.0%
  3. Suspension11.8%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Honda Insight?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2009 Honda Insight cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,992 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Honda Insight?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Honda Insight reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).