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WP08 AYJ

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

131,868 mi
Last recorded131,868 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 AYJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 131,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 131,388 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 129,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,383 miles

Rear Upper under body starting to corrode

offside and nearside inner sills starting to corrode

parking brake just met efficency requirements 16% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Feb 2020 94,977 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake travel

hand brake efficiency at 16 percent

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake just passed at 18 percent

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 73,850 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both(N/S BORDERLINE) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (both unevenly) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 29,276 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,866 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and split in tyre tread

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

nearside outer sill dented

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

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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WP08 AYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WP08 AYJ, 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 WP08 AYJ registered?

WP08 AYJ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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