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RK57 MDU

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

204,257 mi
Last recorded204,257 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 MDU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 204,257 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 204,032 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 204,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 192,180 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 192,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 189,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front seatbelt edge sealed with the aid of a flame, webbing ok

Fail 6 May 2016 189,178 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2015 173,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 160,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 160,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 May 2013 138,181 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2012 117,682 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 117,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 May 2011 113,335 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 113,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,444 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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RK57 MDU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RK57 MDU, 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 RK57 MDU registered?

RK57 MDU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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