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RA08 UKU

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UKU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 132,509 miles

Both rear anti roll bar d-bushes have play/movement in them

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2026 132,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear anti roll bar d-bushes have play/movement in them

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

centre to rear exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

centre to rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,539 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 73,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.3mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.1mm @centre of tread. 225/45R17 94 Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,887 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,682 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 14,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RA08 UKU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA08 UKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 UKU registered?

RA08 UKU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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