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SB08 UWY

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,169 mi
Last recorded109,169 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 UWY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,169 miles

radiator crossmember holed and corroded

suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2025 107,041 miles

accident damage to front behind bumper

all of underside undersealed, not allowing proper inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2024 104,759 miles

Advanced corrosion to front half of exhaust system

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2024 104,759 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion to front half of exhaust system

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Apr 2023 101,927 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 98,153 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner join

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 93,957 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 86,355 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost suspension arm bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'D' bush worn and deteriorated, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder of tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust flange corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 78,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 69,352 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has cut but no cord exposed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 60,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has had heat applied

Pass 13 May 2015 50,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr brake slightly binding

x2 rear tyres excessivly perishing/cracking

Pass 17 May 2014 44,327 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,401 miles

advise front and rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 26 May 2011 18,808 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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SB08 UWY is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SB08 UWY, 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 SB08 UWY registered?

SB08 UWY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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