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DY59 LKP

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,516 mi
Last recorded167,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 LKP
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 167,516 miles

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside dip beam intensity reduced

Pass 29 Jul 2025 165,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 155,062 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 155,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 149,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 137,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 135,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 135,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,812 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 131,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 114,549 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 114,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 106,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,459 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,363 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 LKP is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

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

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