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MF08 HKN

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,498 mi
Last recorded171,498 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 HKN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,498 miles

Front exhaust heatsheild insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 171,459 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust heatsheild insecure

Front undercovers insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2022 152,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both u shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side nothing (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 150,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,707 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both front drop links have obvious wear (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both past wear markers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 141,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 128,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 121,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 96,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,335 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)

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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MF08 HKN is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc 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 MF08 HKN, 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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MF08 HKN is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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