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LA08 ETJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,683 mi
Last recorded141,683 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 ETJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,683 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 132,797 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Nov 2024 132,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2023 118,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 106,668 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,649 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,463 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,912 miles

off side and near side rear tyres has some cracking on tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,747 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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LA08 ETJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA08 ETJ, 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 LA08 ETJ registered?

LA08 ETJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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