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RF08 EKP

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,542 mi
Last recorded217,542 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EKP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 217,542 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 217,542 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 213,504 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2024 213,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 201,883 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 21 May 2022 195,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 188,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 181,100 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 181,093 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 175,071 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 19 May 2018 169,686 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 19 May 2017 164,431 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 149,388 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 149,388 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 130,547 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 110,813 miles

movement in drivers seat frame

Pass 23 May 2013 90,759 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,601 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,752 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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RF08 EKP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF08 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

RF08 EKP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is RF08 EKP safe to buy?

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