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DV09 UHJ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,488 mi
Last recorded157,488 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 UHJ
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 157,488 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes / inner sill rails / inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 151,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Body component insecure inner wing behind top mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches x 2 rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis / subframes / inner sill rails / inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,566 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 134,003 miles

both undersill outer sill end of sill and rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,317 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855516H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 114,729 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855516H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,571 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,526 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,997 miles

wiper blades perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,441 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,923 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracking and slight shoulder wear

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre treads slightly perished & cracked.

offside rear tyre treads slightly perished & cracked.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,018 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre treads slightly perished & cracked.

offside rear tyre treads slightly perished & cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,851 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 UHJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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