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W20 EEM

2008 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

229,018 mi
Last recorded229,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 EEM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 229,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 224,007 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 224,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 219,951 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 219,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 212,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 207,129 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 202,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 202,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 190,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 181,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 170,231 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 170,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 154,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 143,756 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 130,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,169 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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W20 EEM is a 2008 Honda Accord in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W20 EEM, 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 W20 EEM registered?

W20 EEM is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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The MOT history for W20 EEM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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