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KB57 PKJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,962 mi
Last recorded195,962 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 PKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 195,962 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 186,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 171,405 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,290 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 146,113 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 146,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts on nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,455 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,084 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 39,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,525 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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KB57 PKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KB57 PKJ, 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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KB57 PKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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