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DG59 VJC

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 VJC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,111 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,081 miles

advise all suspension components and underbody corrosion. advise park brake lever reserve travel.

Fail 11 Sep 2024 81,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise all suspension components and underbody corrosion. advise park brake lever reserve travel.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,216 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 60,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,372 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,372 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,706 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 48,706 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,699 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 VJC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

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

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