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RJ09 VZL

2009 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,311 mi
Last recorded104,311 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VZL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,741 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,819 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 97,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,448 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 91,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 88,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 87,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 65,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,233 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,482 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZL is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

RJ09 VZL is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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