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BU09 VBX

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,395 mi
Last recorded163,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VBX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 163,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 151,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 151,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 138,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,891 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,238 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,629 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 105,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,219 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,161 miles

front exhaust mounting damaged

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,347 miles

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

nsr tyre cracked & worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2013 45,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nsr tyre cracked & worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,556 miles

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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BU09 VBX is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BU09 VBX, 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 BU09 VBX registered?

BU09 VBX is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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