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VO08 HFE

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,089 mi
Last recorded140,089 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 HFE
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 140,089 miles

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

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2026 140,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 131,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,184 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers limiting inspection of some components

offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is missing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 121,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers limiting inspection of some components

offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is missing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,306 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill trims obscuring inspection of some components

offside rear brake disc back plate/ dust cover is missing

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,669 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers are obscuring inspection of some components

front brake imbalance limits just met

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and sill trims limiting inspection of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 108,313 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and sill trims limiting inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 105,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,830 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,789 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,399 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 94,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,771 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,721 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,897 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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VO08 HFE is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VO08 HFE, 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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VO08 HFE is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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