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SM08 LKA

2008 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LKA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 78,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,274 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,886 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 52,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,886 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 36,772 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,314 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,962 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 19,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2014 17,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,737 miles

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

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

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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SM08 LKA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 LKA, 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

How do I check the history of SM08 LKA?

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What year was SM08 LKA registered?

SM08 LKA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 LKA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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