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SW57 MDE

2008 Honda Accord

White Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,708 mi
Last recorded132,708 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 MDE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 132,708 miles

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

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

underneath coroson

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 124,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,544 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted to offside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,997 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 109,986 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure breather above tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,909 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear NSR tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre on 3mm and worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d shaped bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear NSR tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre on 3mm and worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,915 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,222 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,909 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,986 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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SW57 MDE is a 2008 Honda Accord in White with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SW57 MDE, 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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SW57 MDE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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