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SA08 UHM

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,571 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 156,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,748 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise both headlamp lens scuffed and scratched

front wiper rubbers worn

Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,939 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 127,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms- Front bush- Bonding slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 112,040 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms- Front bush- Bonding slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres bald on the inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,476 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres bald on the inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 22,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SA08 UHM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA08 UHM, 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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SA08 UHM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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