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A28 ARE

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 ARE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 147,445 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 141,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar u bushes play

Fail 12 Dec 2024 141,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar u bushes play

Pass 15 Dec 2023 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge part worn fitted cut in outer sidewall not showing cord (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,855 miles

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 128,855 miles

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached ARM CASTLE NUT PIN MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached NOW CABLE TIED (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKE BACK PLATES BOTH CORRODING AWAY

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,628 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear HALF CUPS MISSING FROM REAR TRIM BLOCKING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,984 miles

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

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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A28 ARE is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A28 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A28 ARE registered?

A28 ARE is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is A28 ARE safe to buy?

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