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DY09 LEU

2009 Honda Insight

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,619 mi
Last recorded139,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LEU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 139,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 127,049 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 127,049 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 123,139 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 118,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 108,633 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 108,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,948 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 84,793 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,502 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 58,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,074 miles

All tyres scrubbing on inner tread section.

Light wiper scratches on front screen.

Rear brakes noisy,o/s/r disc corroded & scored,n/s/r disc light corrosion.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

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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DY09 LEU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY09 LEU, 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 DY09 LEU registered?

DY09 LEU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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