2009 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB09 FVW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected braking components and cosmetic wear. The most recent test in December 2025 at 62,985 miles confirmed the presence of pitted and scored rear brake discs alongside a thinning offside rear brake pad. While the car passes, the recurrence of these specific brake issues across multiple years suggests that the owner addresses repairs only to the minimum required to pass the MOT test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. Between December 2021 at 54,337 miles and December 2025 at 62,985 miles, the car covered only 8,648 miles. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear from distance, which is evidenced by the reports of perishing rubber in 2023 and persistent oxidation on the headlamp lenses across four consecutive tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the consistent pitting and scoring on the discs indicate long periods of sitting or lack of regular cleaning, which can lead to seized calipers. The tyres should be checked specifically for sidewall cracking, as the 2023 record already flagged perishing on the nearside rear. Given the low mileage, the focus should also shift to the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of rubber suspension bushes, as these often fail due to age on vehicles that are not driven frequently.