CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY09 RHX

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 RHX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Has Hole At The Top (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 64,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured At The Top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Has Hole At The Top (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 61,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,976 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 58,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,246 miles

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view of the under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,859 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,353 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,555 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,166 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,545 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
Full Honda Insight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY09 RHX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY09 RHX?

You can check the full history of DY09 RHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY09 RHX registered?

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

Is DY09 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 RHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY09 RHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY09 RHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.