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KP08 WJE

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,795 mi
Last recorded160,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 WJE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 160,795 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Less then 50% of surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 160,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Less then 50% of surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 151,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,563 miles

Offside Rear brake disc scored

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 120,112 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,750 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,011 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 92,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment split pin missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,020 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,020 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,532 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 86,531 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,860 miles

both rear antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

both rear tyres offshape

various body damage

Fail 15 Apr 2016 83,860 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing locking wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)

both rear antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

both rear tyres offshape

offside front fog lamp not working

various body damage

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,802 miles

offside front fog light not working

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front fog light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,883 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 78,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

*** all tyres winter spec ***

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front fog lamp not working

various body damage

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,154 miles

bonnet holding pole not secured

o/s body damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge and slightly offshape

egine under splash guard damage

nearside front fog lamp not working - bulb and bulb holder missing due to under body panel damage, loom plug damage also

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,787 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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KP08 WJE is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KP08 WJE, 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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KP08 WJE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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