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BD09 LBY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LBY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension items corroded!

Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,916 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axel beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,858 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear beam mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to both front lower arms and both front struts

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear n/s and o/s cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 78,362 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear n/s and o/s cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,226 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 76,220 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,413 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS, SLIGHTLY LIPPED AND WORN.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,219 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres n/s and o/s cracks in treads

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in treads n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in treads of n/s and o/s rear tyre treads

Fail 14 Jun 2013 37,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,458 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,672 miles

both front tyres worn to limits.

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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BD09 LBY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD09 LBY, 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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BD09 LBY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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