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RE59 DHC

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DHC
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 168,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 160,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Heat shield loose, but not likely to fall from vehicle

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 149,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 149,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 142,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 137,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,632 miles

Front discs pitted + corroded

Front tyres worn down to 2mm

exhaust emissions leaking from back of engine

Fail 11 Jan 2021 132,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted + corroded

Front tyres worn down to 2mm

Rear discs corroded + pitted

exhaust emissions leaking from back of engine

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,983 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,326 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,451 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,239 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,050 miles

Emissions too clean

Fail 15 Dec 2015 65,917 miles

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

Emissions too clean

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 38,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,794 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,487 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

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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RE59 DHC is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE59 DHC, 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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RE59 DHC is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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