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DY59 AUX

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 AUX
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,822 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills/repaired/plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 124,820 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills/repaired/plated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody heavily soiled not allowing full inspection/brake pipes not visible in some areas

Fail 30 Aug 2024 118,210 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody heavily soiled not allowing full inspection/brake pipes not visible in some areas

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2023 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,435 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,546 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FULL EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,546 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror lens (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FULL EXHAUST CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 85,113 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2018 85,112 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,901 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

rear shockers leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 68,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

rear shockers leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2015 61,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,475 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,711 miles

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

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

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 AUX is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

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

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