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DE09 XTS

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,055 mi
Last recorded143,055 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 143,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 137,217 miles

Front light output reduced/foggy headlamp lens osf and nsf

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 126,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 126,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,891 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,824 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,597 miles

Undertrays and wheel arch liners fitted, not allowing full inspection of these areas.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XTS is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE09 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

DE09 XTS is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is DE09 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 XTS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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