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BV09 RKO

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,434 mi
Last recorded177,434 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RKO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 177,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have poor light intensity (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear advise large imbalance on the park brake

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 May 2026 177,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin would advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have poor light intensity (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear advise large imbalance on the park brake

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2025 167,998 miles

Rear advise the park brake has large imbalance across the axle

Fail 13 May 2025 167,997 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle there is a 41% imbalance across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 22 May 2024 157,314 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2024 157,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear advise the park brake has large imbalance across the axle the system may require adjustment or repair

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to presented setting after testing head lamp leveller operation

advise the service brake has little reserve travel at the pedal

Pass 25 May 2023 148,240 miles

Front both front tyres have some edge wear

Rear advise hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear advise high level brake light intensity is low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2023 148,239 miles

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

Front both front tyres have some edge wear

Rear advise hand brake has little reserve travel

Rear advise high level brake light intensity is low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2022 142,906 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

play in steering

Pass 21 May 2021 135,647 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 135,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2020 130,194 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,546 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2018 107,428 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,024 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,344 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,816 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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BV09 RKO is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV09 RKO, 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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BV09 RKO is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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