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VU08 XKY

2008 Honda Accord

White Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,000 mi
Last recorded159,000 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XKY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 159,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front

Fail 20 Nov 2020 159,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount has become detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to nearside front

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,667 miles

Nearside Front body damage no sharp edges or loose parts

Fail 6 Sep 2019 138,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front body damage no sharp edges or loose parts

Fail 23 Aug 2019 137,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front body damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 116,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,437 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,689 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,691 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,860 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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VU08 XKY is a 2008 Honda Accord in White with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU08 XKY, 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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What year was VU08 XKY registered?

VU08 XKY is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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