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GV08 YMX

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,684 mi
Last recorded178,684 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YMX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 178,684 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 151,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 151,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,193 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,704 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,754 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,603 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,048 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 15 May 2012 22,465 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 17,746 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 YMX is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 YMX registered?

GV08 YMX is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is GV08 YMX safe to buy?

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