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RO08 VUV

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,249 mi
Last recorded183,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 183,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 183,248 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 168,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and deteriating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

low oil level

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses deteriated

partial undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 168,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and deteriating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

low oil level

offside and nearside front headlamp lenses deteriated

partial undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 153,070 miles

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))

engine cover and undertray fitted

underside of vehicle very oil os

Fail 12 Jun 2018 153,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking underbonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps holder lightly damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

nsr inner side light inop

underside of vehicle very oil os

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 13 Jun 2016 122,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Jun 2015 112,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 112,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,284 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers stating to wear

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,450 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,298 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 VUV is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

RO08 VUV is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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