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DE59 EFF

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,576 mi
Last recorded135,576 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EFF
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 135,576 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 135,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 135,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 120,677 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 120,677 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads are slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,899 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads are slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,694 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,630 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 102,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,056 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 93,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,895 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 70,895 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,377 miles

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

Rear child seat

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,377 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear child seat

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,333 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,936 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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DE59 EFF is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE59 EFF, 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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DE59 EFF is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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