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L23 NWH

2009 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,485 mi
Last recorded177,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 NWH
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 177,485 miles

Nearside Front Damage to Vehicle

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 177,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Damage to Vehicle

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 172,542 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 172,542 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 165,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Damage to body

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 165,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Damage to body

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 154,841 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 143,981 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,015 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,094 miles

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE CRACKED/BROKEN

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 129,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR PIPE FRACTURED IN ENGINE BAY (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front FOGLAMP LENSE CRACKED/BROKEN

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,272 miles

DPF warning light illuminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

DPF warning light illuminated

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2014 103,362 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,773 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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L23 NWH is a 2009 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 L23 NWH, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 NWH registered?

L23 NWH is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is L23 NWH safe to buy?

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