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SM59 FUU

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FUU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 172,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 159,935 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

front bumper loose but secure

fuel tank protector corroded

fuel tank protector corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 159,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

front bumper loose but secure

fuel tank protector corroded

fuel tank protector corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,583 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,397 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 145,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,255 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 123,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,010 miles

underneath slightly rusted

underneath tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 123,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

underneath slightly rusted

underneath tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,887 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,884 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever high.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

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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SM59 FUU is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM59 FUU, 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 SM59 FUU registered?

SM59 FUU is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is SM59 FUU safe to buy?

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