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SO08 HCZ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,027 mi
Last recorded177,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 HCZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 177,027 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 162,380 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 162,380 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 149,893 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 148,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 148,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,704 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,126 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 131,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 122,012 miles

Both front tyres valves are slightly perished

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2016 122,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres valves are slightly perished

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,366 miles

Under Trays Missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,471 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,471 miles

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

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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SO08 HCZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO08 HCZ, 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.

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What year was SO08 HCZ registered?

SO08 HCZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is SO08 HCZ safe to buy?

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