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KJ08 EPV

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 EPV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,767 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and flanges front and centre slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,767 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and flanges front and centre slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slightly scrubbing on inner

Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,050 miles

Front Brake Pads 60% Worn

Front Exhaust Flange Deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,748 miles

Rear brake pads 50% worn

centre exhaust cat flanges corroded/deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,031 miles

exhaust front cat deteriorated and slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 48,031 miles

exhaust front cat deteriorated and slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,611 miles

both front tyres inner slightly starting to scrub

centre exhaust cat deteriorated and slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 42,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but no leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,731 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2015 27,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,529 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,107 miles

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,804 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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KJ08 EPV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ08 EPV, 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 KJ08 EPV registered?

KJ08 EPV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KJ08 EPV safe to buy?

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