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VA08 JYK

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 JYK
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 148,907 miles

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

output reduced nearside headlight

Fail 5 Jan 2026 148,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

output reduced nearside headlight

Pass 27 Dec 2024 139,391 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 139,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 127,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 127,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,964 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,184 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 96,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,690 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 79,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,545 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,213 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,412 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VA08 JYK is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VA08 JYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA08 JYK registered?

VA08 JYK is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is VA08 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA08 JYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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