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RO08 XFK

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,835 mi
Last recorded84,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XFK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 84,835 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted

Suspect additional stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,694 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 15 May 2015 64,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front Lower wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 54,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light unit is damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 54,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear light unit is damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 44,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2012 38,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,139 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 24,137 miles

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

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

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 XFK is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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