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VE08 ZSO

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,928 mi
Last recorded164,928 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ZSO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2023 164,928 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 164,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 162,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 156,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,661 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 148,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 138,273 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 138,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,330 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 128,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 110,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,454 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,552 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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VE08 ZSO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue 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 VE08 ZSO, 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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VE08 ZSO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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