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DK59 ZHC

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 ZHC
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 135,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,828 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 123,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,535 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,531 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,552 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2019 105,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,601 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre treads worn bald outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,432 miles

nsf tyre edge wear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 19,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,369 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,020 miles

slight cut in sidewall nsf

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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DK59 ZHC is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DK59 ZHC, 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 DK59 ZHC registered?

DK59 ZHC is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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