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DE09 BVC

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 BVC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 99,650 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 94,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,237 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (bumper) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (bumper) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,443 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,781 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,534 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight damage to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,807 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,977 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,388 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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DE09 BVC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE09 BVC, 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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DE09 BVC is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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