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AM09 YDS

2009 Honda Insight

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,127 mi
Last recorded116,127 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Insight73,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YDS
MakeHonda
ModelInsight
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 116,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2024 113,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chassis, suspension components, brakes and fuel lines corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2023 110,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,970 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,758 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,758 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,301 miles

Offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,996 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,466 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,240 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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AM09 YDS is a 2009 Honda Insight in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol 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 AM09 YDS, 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 AM09 YDS registered?

AM09 YDS is a 2009 Honda Insight, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AM09 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM09 YDS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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