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DR52 ABO

2009 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,226 mi
Last recorded121,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR52 ABO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 121,226 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 116,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,180 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 110,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2023 96,555 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 94,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,139 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,765 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 89,738 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,491 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,107 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 68,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,929 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,827 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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DR52 ABO is a 2009 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DR52 ABO, 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 DR52 ABO registered?

DR52 ABO is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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