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SJ08 VZY

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,566 mi
Last recorded183,566 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 VZY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 183,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 176,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 169,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 161,649 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 161,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 153,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 143,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,723 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 120,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 110,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 84,105 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 84,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,340 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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SJ08 VZY is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ08 VZY, 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 SJ08 VZY registered?

SJ08 VZY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is SJ08 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 VZY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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