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KL08 HYR

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HYR
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 159,429 miles

Front suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Jan 2026 159,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front suspension corroded but not to excess

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

Rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 156,130 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Jan 2024 151,886 miles

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

front and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,439 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 130,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 119,336 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 119,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 106,181 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 106,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,501 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 78,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,273 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,239 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,083 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,072 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,056 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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KL08 HYR is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KL08 HYR, 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 KL08 HYR registered?

KL08 HYR is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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