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SM09 AHL

2009 Honda Accord

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,060 mi
Last recorded138,060 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 AHL
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 137,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,464 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,089 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 111,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 110,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,920 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,352 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,147 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread and sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on trad and sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,634 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracks in tread but not to cords

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,745 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,583 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly (both sides)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 29,190 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 29,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,911 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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SM09 AHL is a 2009 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SM09 AHL, 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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What year was SM09 AHL registered?

SM09 AHL is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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