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RV59 SHJ

2009 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,619 mi
Last recorded215,619 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 SHJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 215,619 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 202,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 195,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 181,026 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 168,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 153,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 138,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 121,353 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 9 May 2018 121,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 104,235 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 104,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,331 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 85,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Number plate replaced (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 68,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,686 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,900 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

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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RV59 SHJ is a 2009 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV59 SHJ, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV59 SHJ registered?

RV59 SHJ is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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