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DE09 FHK

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FHK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 90,815 miles

cat heat shield missing

Front tyres age cracking

Front wiper blades split

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both images poor (4.1.4 (b))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills,chassis ,floor and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 90,815 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion on inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres age cracking

Front wiper blades split

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both images poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer hole in outer sill

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills,chassis ,floor and sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cat heat shield missing

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both images poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking visible and outer sidewall has slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking visable. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills,chassis ,floor and sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cat heat shield missing

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,059 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam images poor due to lens condition. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

cat heat shield missing

Fail 11 Mar 2025 87,059 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole next to both suspension top mounts on inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole adjacent to sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam images poor due to lens condition. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

cat heat shield missing

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cat heat shield missing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 79,348 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,269 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust cat heat sheild corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,880 miles

CAT heat shield corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,578 miles

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

Rear window washer not working

Rear wiper rubber split

cat heat shield corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,853 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm in tread

Rear window washer not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,087 miles

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

Rear windscreen washer not working

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,287 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,824 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,343 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 FHK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FHK, 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 DE09 FHK registered?

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

Is DE09 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 FHK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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