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GU59 EMK

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,191 mi
Last recorded190,191 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 EMK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 190,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 177,020 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 177,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,267 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 150,203 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 149,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wrong size tyre and wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,225 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,902 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 60,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tyre worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush in arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,102 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,116 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GU59 EMK is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU59 EMK, 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 GU59 EMK registered?

GU59 EMK is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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