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VN09 ZCV

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ZCV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,556 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 140,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 136,219 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 136,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 130,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,300 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 118,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level is low

nearside front tyre worn very badly on the outer shoulder and on the wear bars

offside front mirror glass is damaged

offside rear brake is binding slightly

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,136 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,942 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 79,958 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 79,872 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 79,858 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 65,901 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,336 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,361 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 22,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,240 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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VN09 ZCV is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN09 ZCV, 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.

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What year was VN09 ZCV registered?

VN09 ZCV is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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