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DS09 AKU

2009 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 AKU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 132,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed at join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake discs worn and has slight corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,251 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside anti roill bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front and rear suspension parts including subframe presenting slight surface corrosion(not excessive)

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

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

Offside Front Outer windscreen have slight stone chip smaller than 2mm radius

Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,084 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,912 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 76,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,205 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 72,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,550 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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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DS09 AKU is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS09 AKU, 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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DS09 AKU is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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