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DG59 AVV

2009 Honda Insight

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,848 mi
Last recorded158,848 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 AVV
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 140,861 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 134,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))

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

various parts of under body chassis corroded front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 115,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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))

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

various parts of under body chassis corroded front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,615 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,972 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 31,369 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 21,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,251 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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DG59 AVV is a 2009 Honda Insight in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG59 AVV, 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 DG59 AVV registered?

DG59 AVV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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