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EJ09 DNU

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 DNU
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 70,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 65,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 65,927 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split, damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 59,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 55,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 51,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 47,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 35,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 32,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,719 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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EJ09 DNU is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EJ09 DNU, 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 EJ09 DNU registered?

EJ09 DNU is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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