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RO08 DUA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,408 mi
Last recorded149,408 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 DUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,354cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 128,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 128,479 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,726 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,652 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 73,663 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 73,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 61,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,780 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 May 2016 52,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2015 46,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,090 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 DUA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DUA, 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 RO08 DUA registered?

RO08 DUA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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