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RF08 VVY

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,856 mi
Last recorded79,856 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 79,856 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 79,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,901 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,783 miles

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,420 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,454 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,458 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls age cracking to excess

Fail 17 May 2016 55,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area poor condition (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls age cracking to excess

Pass 27 May 2015 50,942 miles

Front wipers are worn

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers getting worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 44,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers getting worn

Pass 30 May 2013 41,533 miles

Front brake discs corroded, mainly on inner edges.

Front brake pads wearing slightly uneven.

Long handbrake lever travel, nearly hits stop on test.

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres bald on inner edges.

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 30 May 2013 41,532 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake discs corroded, mainly on inner edges.

Front brake pads wearing slightly uneven.

Long handbrake lever travel, nearly hits stop on test.

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres bald on inner edges.

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,352 miles

both front wipers are just clearing the screen to a good enough standard

both rear tyres are unevenly worn to zero

n/s/r tyres punctured

o/s/f tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,332 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 VVY is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

RF08 VVY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is RF08 VVY safe to buy?

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