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ML59 ETA

2009 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 ETA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024

Both registration lamps dull

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Both registration lamps dull

Exhaust shield at centre & rear loose

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Undertray loose

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,302 miles

Both registration lamps dull

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 130,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Both registration lamps dull

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,433 miles

Both registration lamps dull

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 122,421 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Both registration lamps dull

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front & n/s rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern poor at both dip beams (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s compliance bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 117,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s compliance bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,254 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,343 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 103,341 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust leak at manifold area

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,958 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,958 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,443 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,443 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 55,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML59 ETA is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ML59 ETA, 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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ML59 ETA is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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