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DA09 XSH

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,787 mi
Last recorded116,787 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 XSH
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 116,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,784 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,213 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 116,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 115,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 115,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 107,240 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,476 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,058 miles

small cut nsf outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,448 miles

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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DA09 XSH is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA09 XSH, 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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What year was DA09 XSH registered?

DA09 XSH is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is DA09 XSH safe to buy?

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