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DV09 KLU

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,069 mi
Last recorded193,069 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 KLU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 193,069 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 192,865 miles

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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 188,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 188,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 184,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 184,031 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 181,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 181,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret by top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner turret by top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 175,796 miles

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

Some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 170,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 170,449 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 162,536 miles

Front exhaust shield corroded

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

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

body corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

o/s and n/s track rod end rubbers grease

Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,751 miles

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2019 153,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,813 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 142,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,162 miles

holder on screen not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Mar 2017 132,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

holder on screen not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,228 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracking

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,228 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly cracking

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 102,135 miles

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

all tyres under inflated

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside front indecator lenz hold

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,746 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

track check due to advanced tyre wear

Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,746 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn uneven

offside rear brake disc surface slightly scored

track check due to advanced tyre wear

Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,341 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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DV09 KLU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV09 KLU, 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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DV09 KLU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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