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DY09 VMK

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VMK
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of corrosion to underside and suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,385 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Nov 2024 121,385 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lots of corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,150 miles

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front and rear metal brake pipes

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2023 116,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front metal brake pipes

light corrosion to all rear metal brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 112,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake pipes

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

slight lift and wear in nearside front drop link bar

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 112,802 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top flitch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

general underbody corrosion

light corrosion to all front brake pipes

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes

slight lift and wear in nearside front drop link bar

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,219 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2020 99,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,537 miles

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

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

coolant level low

general underbody corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,527 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,574 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,571 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and nail

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,734 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and nail

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,644 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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DY09 VMK is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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