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DV09 XHX

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,216 mi
Last recorded113,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 113,216 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened link arm mount damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened link arm mount damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

genral under body corrosion

offside headlight dull

Fail 28 Jan 2026 113,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened link arm mount damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened link arm mount damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

genral under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,783 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SILL WEAK WITH CORROSION . AT REAR .

Pass 26 Apr 2024 107,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 107,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 102,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 58,955 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 38,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XHX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XHX, 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 DV09 XHX registered?

DV09 XHX is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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