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DY59 EPE

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 EPE
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 76,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,858 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,186 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 72,543 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 72,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 69,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 16 Aug 2017 54,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,337 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear discs corroded front and rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,779 miles

both n/s tyres perished. n/s/r tyre worn low

rear discs corroding

rear wiper smearing screen / o/s/f wiper torn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,684 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,679 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EPE is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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