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RF08 KHM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,786 mi
Last recorded217,786 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 217,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

corrosion underside of car not excessive or holed

Fail 15 Sep 2025 217,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion underside of car not excessive or holed

Pass 18 Sep 2024 211,807 miles

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD CORRODED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 211,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD CORRODED

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 206,328 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 200,341 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 194,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 189,042 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 173,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 154,883 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 154,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 137,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,957 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 107,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 89,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,303 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 64,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 47,074 miles

Slight wear on inside edge of rear tyres

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 KHM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc 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 KHM, 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 RF08 KHM registered?

RF08 KHM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RF08 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 KHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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