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WL08 DMO

2008 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,412 mi
Last recorded209,412 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DMO
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 209,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 196,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 183,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 173,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 169,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 156,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 142,550 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 114,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,985 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre 2.5-3mm Tread

Fail 16 Dec 2015 85,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both Front Tyres 2.5-3mm Tread

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 61,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer side walls

both rear unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,110 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)

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

both rear tyres poor tread condition

wiper blades poor advise replacement

Pass 27 Dec 2012 39,266 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 39,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,493 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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WL08 DMO is a 2008 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL08 DMO, 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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WL08 DMO is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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