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GV08 DXK

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,958 mi
Last recorded195,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 DXK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 195,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 187,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 187,632 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 179,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 179,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake inbalance on front brakes

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted unable to check all parts

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot wont open from the outside

Fail 3 Aug 2015 160,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot wont open from the outside

Pass 17 Jul 2014 141,450 miles

brake pads low

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Fail 17 Jul 2014 141,450 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pads low

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front washer not working (border line pass)

nearside front wiper poor condition (border line pass)

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,673 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp is damaged

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 99,673 miles

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

N/S/F Fog lamp is damaged

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 7 Mar 2011 77,071 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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GV08 DXK is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 91,418 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 GV08 DXK, 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 18 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV08 DXK registered?

GV08 DXK is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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