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YKZ 1543

2009 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Honda Accord88,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 1543
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 69,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to disc edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken but operates

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken but operates

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative lever on caliper seized (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative lever on caliper seized (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to disc edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken but operates

Nearside Front wing heavily corroded

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken but operates

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 60,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp detached (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both fog lamp lensed cracked but operational

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 60,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed x3, nsf,osr,nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp detached (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both fog lamp lensed cracked but operational

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 49,743 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 49,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,095 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 48,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,274 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,104 miles

DPF warning light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,600 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,443 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,549 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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YKZ 1543 is a 2009 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 88,560 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 YKZ 1543, 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 17 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YKZ 1543 registered?

YKZ 1543 is a 2009 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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