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HK09 DYB

2009 Honda Insight

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,328 mi
Last recorded196,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 DYB
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 196,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 195,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 195,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 194,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 190,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 190,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 181,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 174,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 167,487 miles

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

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 17 May 2019 159,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 149,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,590 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 129,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 129,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 121,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 112,391 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)

n/s/r tyre tread perished dot code 4410

o/s/r tyre tread perished dot code 4310

rear blade split..

Fail 13 May 2014 112,391 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre tread perished dot code 4410

o/s/r tyre tread perished dot code 4310

rear blade split..

Fail 23 May 2013 100,642 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have fatigue cracks

Pass 23 May 2013 100,642 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have fatigue cracks

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,654 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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HK09 DYB is a 2009 Honda Insight in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK09 DYB, 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 HK09 DYB registered?

HK09 DYB is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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