CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK09 ETU

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,037 mi
Last recorded55,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Honda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ETU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 55,037 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jamned (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 54,019 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 54,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 May 2024 51,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 48,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 45,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 42,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 to 65% worn aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 40,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,537 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,951 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 16,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,632 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 13,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,225 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
Full Honda Accord reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK09 ETU is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 VK09 ETU, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK09 ETU?

You can check the full history of VK09 ETU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK09 ETU registered?

VK09 ETU is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VK09 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 ETU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK09 ETU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK09 ETU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.