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DY59 AUV

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,400 mi
Last recorded182,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 182,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 153,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,088 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,068 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,352 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,685 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable edges

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 AUV 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 82.4%.

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 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 DY59 AUV, 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 AUV registered?

DY59 AUV is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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