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MW08 LXA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,039 mi
Last recorded87,039 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LXA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking & Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Door & Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink Play & Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake Met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody, Sills, Suspension Components, Springs & Anti Roll Bars Corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking & Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Door & Outer Sill Damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Droplink Play & Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake Met (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody, Sills, Suspension Components, Springs & Anti Roll Bars Corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,359 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracking tread /heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust deteriorated (flexi pipe )

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 61,582 miles

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,289 miles

n/s/r tyre worn tread

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slight seperation

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,196 miles

Front windscreen cracked at base of zone B,not affecting view to front.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014
Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,042 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,841 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,131 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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MW08 LXA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW08 LXA, 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 MW08 LXA registered?

MW08 LXA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is MW08 LXA safe to buy?

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