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DA59 DWV

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,823 mi
Last recorded122,823 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DWV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 122,823 miles

Front exhaust sections corroded, but securely mounted & not leaking exhaust gases at time of test.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 122,821 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front exhaust sections corroded, but securely mounted & not leaking exhaust gases at time of test.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 117,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,511 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 112,723 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 112,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 109,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,976 miles

Rear pads low, approx. 3-4mm, o/s/r brake binding, discs corroded

n/s/f tyre bald outer tread, 0.5mm inner tread

o/s/f tyre 0.5mm inner tread, 1mm outer tread

Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,350 miles

one wheel nut on offside front wheel cross threaded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,748 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,593 miles

rear wiper torn

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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DA59 DWV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA59 DWV, 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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DA59 DWV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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