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RO08 BUP

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BUP
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,915 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of a fuel leak around tank

Fail 6 Jun 2025 120,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

signs of a fuel leak around tank

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 111,658 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-body components are corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 78,113 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 78,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,672 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 73,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,368 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,573 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,311 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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RO08 BUP is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RO08 BUP, 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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RO08 BUP is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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