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LA08 PCO

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

261,026 mi
Last recorded261,026 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PCO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 261,026 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank heatshield loose

various suspension dust covers deteriorated but still meet requirements

Pass 24 Feb 2025 249,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but meets requirements

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 249,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but meets requirements

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 238,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 238,251 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded holed not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 230,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded holed not within prescribed area

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 230,148 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded holed not within prescribed area

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 223,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides covers fading (4.1.4 (b))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some suspension components and slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2021 217,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 213,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 201,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to wheel arch

Pass 1 Mar 2018 190,715 miles

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

Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear number plate light dim

Pass 26 Oct 2016 173,955 miles

Nearside Rear registration light dim

Pass 28 Oct 2015 156,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 133,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,489 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,759 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PCO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA08 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LA08 PCO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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