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AD09 DWY

2009 Honda Insight

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 DWY
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 118,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 2 Apr 2026 118,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 3 Apr 2025 113,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front head lamps tarnished

Pass 5 Apr 2023 99,448 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,985 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

parking brake did not lock up rear wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,052 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm, lower on edges and side wall damaged - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm legal limit 1.6mm bald on edges - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,052 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm, lower on edges and side wall damaged - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm legal limit 1.6mm bald on edges - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,442 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 70,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2018 66,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,981 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scored slightly and slight corrosion

rear wiper split

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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AD09 DWY is a 2009 Honda Insight in Blue with a 1,339cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AD09 DWY, 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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AD09 DWY is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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