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DG59 TJY

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,866 mi
Last recorded204,866 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 TJY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 204,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Mar 2025 195,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 187,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 179,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 166,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 150,997 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 150,996 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,590 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 134,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in the tread

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,505 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Rear brake hose securing bolt missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 1 Apr 2017 103,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Rear brake hose securing bolt missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,130 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,290 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,266 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,560 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 TJY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG59 TJY, 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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DG59 TJY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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