2009 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · BK09 LXE

The 2009 Honda Accord remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 24 July 2025 at 145,046 miles, but the maintenance trend is one of gradual suspension deterioration rather than resolution. The tester flagged both front lower suspension arm bushes as worn, though not yet causing excessive movement, and noted fluctuating service brake effort at both rear calipers. Both front tyres were worn on their outer edges close to the legal limit. These advisories have persisted across multiple tests without evidence of proactive repair, suggesting the previous owner tolerated wear rather than addressing underlying component fatigue. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 17-year-old vehicle. Between the July 2022 pass at 127,894 miles and the July 2025 pass at 145,046 miles, the car covered approximately 17,152 miles over three years, averaging roughly 5,700 miles annually. This is lower than the lifetime average of around 8,500 miles per year, indicating the car has seen lighter recent use or extended periods of inactivity. The MOT record itself is clean and continuous with no gaps, which supports the presence of a documented service history, though the record alone cannot confirm whether servicing intervals were followed. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and rear braking system during any physical inspection. The front lower suspension arm bushes have appeared as advisories in the July 2024 and July 2025 tests, indicating progressive wear that will eventually require replacement of the arm or bush assembly. The rear brake fluctuation noted in 2025 points to potentially binding calipers or uneven disc wear, which should be checked for scoring and thickness variation. Both rear coil springs were fractured and replaced ahead of the July 2023 pass, so the current springs are relatively recent, but the rear anti-roll bar linkage and bushes were flagged with slight play in the same period and may have deteriorated further since. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme across multiple tests, with both front and rear tyres repeatedly noted as worn on edges or close to the 1.6mm legal minimum. This pattern suggests possible wheel alignment issues or a driver who deferred replacements. A thorough four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of the inner sidewalls and tread shoulders are advisable. Overall, the car presents as a high-mileage example with functional but ageing suspension and braking components that will likely require attention in the near term.