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YB08 KBZ

2008 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

160,967 mi
Last recorded160,967 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 KBZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 160,967 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 160,967 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 158,581 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 158,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 145,191 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection & undersealed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r inner sidewall cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (also under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 128,588 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r inner sidewall cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (also under inflated) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 112,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,910 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 101,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on inside edge and tread on 3.5mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn on inside edge and tread on 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front worn on inside edge and tread on 3.5mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front worn on inside edge and tread on 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,503 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,755 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,641 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,473 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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YB08 KBZ is a 2008 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 YB08 KBZ, 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 YB08 KBZ registered?

YB08 KBZ is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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