2009 Honda Insight 1.3L Hybrid electric (clean) · PK09 HKY

The 2009 Honda Insight presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 September 2025 at 109,077 miles. That test passed, yet it flagged four distinct advisories, including a perishing nearside rear tyre, a worn offside front tyre edge, a deteriorated track rod end dust cover, and corrosion on rear suspension mountings and the rear axle. The rear fuel pipe corrosion is a notable concern, as degraded fuel lines can lead to leaks and require prompt attention. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; rather, it reflects a vehicle that has been kept on the road with minor but accumulating wear items addressed only when they approach failure. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for a 17-year-old Insight, averaging roughly 6,416 miles per year. Between the September 2024 test at 107,053 miles and the September 2025 test at 109,077 miles, the car covered 2,024 miles, a modest annual increment. The record shows no sudden jumps or suspiciously large gaps, suggesting regular but light use. The 2024 test was entirely clean, which indicates the vehicle was in better condition a year ago, and the 2025 advisories have since emerged or worsened. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and underbody corrosion. The 2025 advisory notes corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting prescribed area and the rear axle, described as not excessive or seriously weakened at the time of test. However, corrosion in these structural zones can progress rapidly, especially on a 17-year-old car, so a close visual check for flaking metal, perforation, or soft spots is essential. The rear fuel pipe corrosion also warrants direct examination, as any sign of weeping or heavy pitting near the tank or along the underside could indicate an imminent leak requiring replacement. The front suspension and steering components show a pattern of gradual wear. The nearside front shock absorber has been misting oil since at least September 2023, and the track rod end dust cover is now deteriorated, which accelerates joint wear once dirt and moisture ingress. Both front anti-roll bar linkage balls joints had slight play back in September 2022, and while no recent failure was recorded, these items should be checked for knocks or slack. Brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2022 and worn to the indicator in the failed 2023 test, so disc and pad condition should be verified, along with any signs of binding calipers. Tyre condition has been flagged in two consecutive years, suggesting basic upkeep may have been deferred, and a thorough check of all four tyres, including sidewalls and tread depth, is advisable.