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DG09 ZRZ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 ZRZ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 102,663 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 94,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 94,961 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses misted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 87,382 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 79,887 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear sill corroding

Pass 31 May 2022 72,115 miles

sills starting to corrode at rear both sides

Pass 21 May 2021 63,847 miles

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

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

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

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

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2020 56,973 miles

both head lamp lenses deterioated

Pass 21 May 2019 49,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished & Cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished & Cracking

Rear Wiper Badly Split

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 44,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly Perished & Cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished & Cracking

Rear Wiper Badly Split

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,765 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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DG09 ZRZ 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 84.2%.

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 DG09 ZRZ, 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 DG09 ZRZ registered?

DG09 ZRZ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is DG09 ZRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG09 ZRZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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