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RF57 VYA

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,726 mi
Last recorded136,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 VYA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 136,726 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,184 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 120,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 115,609 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 115,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,090 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 101,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,126 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 85,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,632 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,944 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,436 miles

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

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

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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RF57 VYA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF57 VYA, 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 RF57 VYA registered?

RF57 VYA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RF57 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 VYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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