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DF09 BWM

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,741 mi
Last recorded142,741 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 BWM
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 142,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 142,741 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 118,286 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,658 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,650 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 97,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,245 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 91,557 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 88,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Exhaust shield slightly corroded and damaged

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

Off side and near side rear tyres perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing from inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,676 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,676 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,945 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,945 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,079 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,342 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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DF09 BWM is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc 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 DF09 BWM, 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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DF09 BWM is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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