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DY59 AUO

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 AUO
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 65,659 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 63,821 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,846 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,728 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,548 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,242 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,242 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,281 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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DY59 AUO is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DY59 AUO, 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 DY59 AUO registered?

DY59 AUO is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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