2010 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · MT58 TAY

This 2010 Honda Accord failed its most recent MOT in October 2024 with a serious cluster of safety-critical defects. The vehicle is now over eighteen months past that failed test, which means it cannot legally be driven on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate. This is a major red flag and warrants immediate clarification from the seller about whether the vehicle has since been repaired and retested. The October 2024 failure reveals a pattern of structural and suspension degradation that had been building for some time. Both front subframe mounting areas showed significant corrosion that reduced structural strength—a critical safety issue that affects how the frame absorbs impact and distributes loads. Both lower suspension arm bushes were excessively worn, the parking brake had deteriorated to less than half its required stopping power, and both rear tyres were down to the wire with exposed cords. A hydraulic brake fluid leak at the offside front caliper and a fractured offside rear coil spring compound the braking and handling risks. These are not minor wear items; they point to a vehicle that has either been neglected or has experienced heavy use that exceeded the maintenance schedule. The progression over the preceding three years shows a steady worsening. In July 2021 the vehicle failed on lighting and windscreen trim issues—annoying but routine.