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WM57 GXW

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 GXW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 149,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,495 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,899 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2020 98,896 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault illuminated on dash (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,512 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,230 miles

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

steering rack slightly noisy but no free play detacted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,230 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering rack slightly noisy but no free play detacted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,116 miles

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

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

off side rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,733 miles

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

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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WM57 GXW is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM57 GXW, 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 WM57 GXW registered?

WM57 GXW is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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