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HG59 DWW

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,284 mi
Last recorded148,284 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DWW
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 148,284 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sides inners sill corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2022 136,148 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both sides inners sill corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2021 127,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 107,735 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,651 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2018 88,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk ()

both sides inner side sills corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 77,232 miles

nearside and offside inner sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside and offside rear tyres has slight cracks

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and Nearside + worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside and Nearside Rear tyres cracked

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,915 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,915 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,210 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,210 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,415 miles

corrosion on rear discs

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,458 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,350 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HG59 DWW is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HG59 DWW, 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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HG59 DWW is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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