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DY59 CFG

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,770 mi
Last recorded182,770 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 CFG
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 182,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 178,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 170,622 miles

Lower UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,554 miles

Underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2021 159,531 miles

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

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

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 156,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 153,494 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 153,494 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn track rod end outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,245 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 128,627 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 128,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,293 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 73,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,535 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,021 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 CFG is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CFG, 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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DY59 CFG is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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