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DY59 LKU

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Electric 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 LKU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 100,558 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 100,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2024 86,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 86,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip o/s/f. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,243 miles

small chip on windscreen zone a less than 10mm

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,033 miles

Small stone chip less than 10mm in center area of windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,163 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,600 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 LKU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

DY59 LKU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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