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NV08 FWA

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 FWA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 129,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath body

Pass 23 Sep 2024 121,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under seal corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 119,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under seal corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 112,242 miles

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

under seal corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2022 112,242 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under seal corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,260 miles

Underseal corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,553 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,553 miles

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

FRONT SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,247 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 53,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 43,946 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 34,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 34,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 25,404 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 25,404 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 16,601 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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NV08 FWA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NV08 FWA, 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 NV08 FWA registered?

NV08 FWA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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