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SL59 BYZ

2009 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 BYZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 151,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody Undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,662 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

under the vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 132,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,188 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,308 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jan 2023 121,308 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,747 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 29 Dec 2021 115,747 miles

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2020 115,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,103 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,553 miles

smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet

Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,553 miles

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

smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,151 miles

Centre Rear center seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front valve stem starting to crack

Nearside Rear valve stem starting to crack

Offside Front slight brake drag

Offside Front valve stem starting to crack

Offside Rear slight play in drop link

Offside Rear valve stem starting to crack

engine oil level high

Fail 5 Aug 2016 88,151 miles

Centre Rear center seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front valve stem starting to crack

Nearside Rear valve stem starting to crack

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Front slight brake drag

Offside Front valve stem starting to crack

Offside Rear slight play in drop link

Offside Rear valve stem starting to crack

engine oil level high

Pass 30 Jul 2015 81,543 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr brake slight bind pads showing signs of heat

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,243 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,268 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 BYZ is a 2009 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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