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DY59 KDJ

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,156 mi
Last recorded57,156 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 37,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 37,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 34,238 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 34,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 31,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,080 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint split pin missing

Fail 10 Aug 2020 28,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front lower ball joint split pin missing

Pass 3 Sep 2019 24,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,673 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to side wall of tyre but not to the extent that cords/plys can be seen

window screen has a product applied that covers parts of swept area

Fail 25 Jul 2017 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to side wall of tyre but not to the extent that cords/plys can be seen

window screen has a product applied that covers parts of swept area

Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer side wall but not to extent cords or ply can be seen

window screen has a product applied that covers parts of swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2016 20,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer side wall but not to extent cords or ply can be seen

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

window screen has a product applied that covers parts of swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,942 miles

tinting film fitted top of windscreen in swept area

Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,284 miles

tint top of windscreen in swept area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tint fitted on windscreen in drivers view

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 KDJ is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

DY59 KDJ is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DY59 KDJ safe to buy?

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