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YK08 SWU

2008 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Accord91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 SWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,391 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 118,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,063 miles

front side light very blue advise new bulbs

o/s beam pattern very weak

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,892 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 90,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 83,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,909 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,015 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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YK08 SWU is a 2008 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK08 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK08 SWU?

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What year was YK08 SWU registered?

YK08 SWU is a 2008 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YK08 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 SWU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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