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RO08 BWE

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 123,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,558 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion of both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shallow small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,550 miles

manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt some light perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,462 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones stuck in tyre & small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones stuck in tyre & small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,801 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 BWE is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO08 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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