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SH08 YLA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,199 mi
Last recorded109,199 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YLA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,199 miles

UNDERSEALED FRONT TO BACK

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight sipag from top (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2026 109,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight sipag from top (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNDERSEALED FRONT TO BACK

Pass 20 May 2025 103,699 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 103,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2024 98,321 miles

Rear both discs cover corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 90,853 miles

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

Offside Rear LENS DAMAGED (TEMP REPAIR)

Rear CORRODED BUT FIRM

Fail 16 May 2023 90,810 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear LENS DAMAGED (TEMP REPAIR)

Rear CORRODED BUT FIRM

Pass 27 May 2022 84,469 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 84,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 77,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,140 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,884 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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SH08 YLA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH08 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH08 YLA registered?

SH08 YLA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SH08 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 YLA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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