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BD09 ZYO

2009 Honda Insight

Black Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ZYO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 138,016 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2025 215,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door mirror indicator lens cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2025 215,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low manually adjusted aim as too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim too the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2024 128,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 128,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low manually adjust aim up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 123,436 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2023 123,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2022 118,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 190,162 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,762 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,762 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,277 miles

oil leak poss rear main

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,032 miles

front wipers split on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,073 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre treads splitting/cracking

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 ZYO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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