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SL59 BRV

2009 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BRV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,488 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 120,797 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Bonnet catch deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 107,580 miles

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

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 7 May 2022 103,751 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 103,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,221 miles

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

h/lamps poor

rear underside corroded

sub-frames corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2020 83,221 miles

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

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

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

h/lamps poor

rear underside corroded

sub-frames corroded

travel h/brake

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,693 miles

rear no plate partly oscured

Fail 30 Jul 2019 71,693 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear no plate partly oscured

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,723 miles

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

plastic covers on sills

travel h/brake

Fail 20 Jul 2018 58,722 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills

travel h/brake

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,761 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under-trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2016 42,048 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,464 miles

travel h/brake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,089 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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SL59 BRV is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 SL59 BRV, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL59 BRV is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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