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DY59 PTU

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Other 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 PTU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 114,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 114,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,661 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 103,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,879 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished on the outer side wall

Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,286 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 49,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 36,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,290 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 18,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PTU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc other 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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

DY59 PTU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for DY59 PTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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