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RE09 HCV

2009 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,133 mi
Last recorded201,133 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 HCV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 201,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 178,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 178,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 171,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 171,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 162,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,748 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front foglamp cracked

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

headlamps cloudy

rear floor surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 147,494 miles

Headlamp aims checked as presented pos.1

N/S/F and O/S/F screen washers slightly weak (borderline pass)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge, strongly recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, cuts and cuts with stones embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge, strongly recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on front subframe

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2020 141,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tyre, unable to clearly identify cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge small cuts and stones embedded (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wind screen washers slightly weak

Pass 26 Apr 2019 134,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on extreme inner edge, small cuts and stones embedding (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2018 130,126 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2018 130,126 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,452 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 118,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly inside edges

Child seat fitted

O/S wiper smearing slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2016 103,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly inside edges

Child seat fitted

O/S wiper smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 90,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 90,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,935 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 51,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,460 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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RE09 HCV is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE09 HCV, 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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What year was RE09 HCV registered?

RE09 HCV is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is RE09 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 HCV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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