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FH09 JAU

2009 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,345 mi
Last recorded176,345 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 JAU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 176,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 159,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,359 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,424 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,982 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield partly loose

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 86,077 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,671 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,606 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre has a small cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer wall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 48,370 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 38,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,629 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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FH09 JAU is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FH09 JAU, 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 FH09 JAU registered?

FH09 JAU is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is FH09 JAU safe to buy?

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