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SO57 GUA

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,773 mi
Last recorded142,773 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 GUA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,773 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from cap to tank is corroding

undercarriage is corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2020 142,766 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from cap to tank is corroding

undercarriage is corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,451 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,623 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,746 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,433 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)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,433 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)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,086 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,095 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SO57 GUA is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO57 GUA, 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 SO57 GUA registered?

SO57 GUA is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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