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RO08 SBZ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 2354cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 188,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 177,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2023 177,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 175,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 165,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,574 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 146,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 146,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 131,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,139 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 114,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,521 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,689 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres bald on inside edges

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,429 miles

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

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

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 SBZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,354cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

RO08 SBZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RO08 SBZ safe to buy?

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