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MV08 JKJ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,163 mi
Last recorded124,163 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 JKJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 119,927 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 119,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 111,133 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 110,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,863 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,819 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 100,255 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,107 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 85,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 15" (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,137 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 76,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing in treads, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tire perishing on sidewalls, 205/55-16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,394 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,394 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,800 miles

Rear rear wheels slight binding

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn blade (8.2.2)

Rear rear wheels slight binding

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,006 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,221 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 45,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,501 miles

Brake pedal ruber worn on edge

NSF tyre low on outer edge

NSR tyre perished

OSF tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,653 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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MV08 JKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 MV08 JKJ, 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 MV08 JKJ registered?

MV08 JKJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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