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SK08 LBG

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,581 mi
Last recorded198,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LBG
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 198,581 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 194,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 194,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 187,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 187,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 178,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 174,619 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 174,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 172,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 160,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 146,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 146,110 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,717 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at front end

Pass 1 Apr 2016 108,584 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,227 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,304 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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SK08 LBG is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SK08 LBG, 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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SK08 LBG is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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