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DU09 VCL

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

289,622 mi
Last recorded289,622 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VCL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 289,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 274,602 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 234,447 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 184,620 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 184,617 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 177,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 177,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 172,474 miles

clutch very low to floor, lack of travel

Pass 2 Mar 2019 158,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 147,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 138,588 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 5 Mar 2016 129,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 118,237 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,870 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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DU09 VCL is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DU09 VCL, 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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DU09 VCL is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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