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DA59 FEU

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,885 mi
Last recorded111,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FEU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 111,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 111,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 108,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2024 101,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2022 85,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2022 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,344 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges 185/55/16

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,005 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,974 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 38,974 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres badly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 25,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,557 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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DA59 FEU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA59 FEU, 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 FEU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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