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RF08 BZY

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 BZY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 146,601 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 122,432 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2020 109,047 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 95,178 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,268 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 69,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal in Offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2016 55,819 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery positive (1.9.2a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal in Offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,017 miles

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

N/s/r tyre wearing out on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing out inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,017 miles

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

N/s/r tyre wearing out on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing out inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,905 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RF08 BZY is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 BZY, 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 RF08 BZY registered?

RF08 BZY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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