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DE59 KHX

2009 Honda Insight

White Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,469 mi
Last recorded104,469 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 KHX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 104,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 100,156 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 100,151 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,679 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,013 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,013 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 91,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,563 miles

Central exhaust heat shield corroded.

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,563 miles

Central exhaust heat shield corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,398 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,398 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,736 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges and splitting

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2015 29,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges and splitting

brake fluid low

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,907 miles

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

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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DE59 KHX is a 2009 Honda Insight in White with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE59 KHX, 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 DE59 KHX registered?

DE59 KHX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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