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WM53 MKP

2008 Honda Acty

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,181 mi
Last recorded168,181 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Acty51,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 MKP
MakeHonda
ModelActy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 168,181 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 168,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 4 Jul 2024 167,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 167,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 162,933 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 162,932 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 157,135 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 157,135 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind bumper next to radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 151,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind bumper next to radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above / beside engine slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv gaiters deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse lamp illumination

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside engine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear beside engine (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,276 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,274 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

both front outer CV gaiters perished

front outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

both front outer CV gaiters perished

front outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both front outer CV gaiters starting to perish

exhaust flanges corroded thin

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded at rear flange

front tyres perrishing

rear tyres starting to perrish and getting low in tread

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,495 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust pipe corroded at rear flange

front tyres perrishing

rear tyres starting to perrish and getting low in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,639 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Acty?

Based on 6,242 MOT tests across 957 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
970
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 451
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 323
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 306
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 274
Stop lamp not working 269
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WM53 MKP is a 2008 Honda Acty in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda Acty models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 51,202 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 Acty fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM53 MKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Acty typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Acty is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WM53 MKP registered?

WM53 MKP is a 2008 Honda Acty, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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