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RJ09 ETU

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,079 mi
Last recorded191,079 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 191,079 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 191,067 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy on both sides affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 181,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 181,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 181,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 172,855 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 172,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 162,705 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre worn down smooth on the inside edge

Advise product on lamp lenses front light not restricted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 156,895 miles

Advise parking brake only 18%

Fail 27 Jul 2022 156,895 miles

Advise parking brake only 18%

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both head lights have defused image due to deteriation of glass (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,024 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 148,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 124,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,605 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 108,605 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 93,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 78,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 78,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 64,321 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 32,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,175 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,426 miles

n/s/f tyre has chunk out sidewall

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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RJ09 ETU is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 RJ09 ETU, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ09 ETU registered?

RJ09 ETU is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is RJ09 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 ETU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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