2009 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · DS09 FHR

The most recent test from 13 March 2026 at 187,598 miles resulted in a clean pass with only a single advisory for a nearside front tyre approaching the legal limit. The maintenance record shows a clear pattern of responsive repairs; both the 2024 binding brake and worn wheel bearing, and the 2025 failed ball joint and headlamp defects were rectified within two days to achieve passes. However, tyre advisories have featured prominently across the last three tests, suggesting a persistent reluctance to replace rubber before it reaches minimum tread depth. This is a minor consumption issue rather than a structural concern, but the consistency of the notes points to a cost-conscious ownership style. The mileage trajectory reveals an abrupt shift in usage. Between February 2024 and March 2025 the car covered 20,866 miles, a rate far exceeding the lifetime average. Over the following twelve months to March 2026, just 690 miles were added. Such a dramatic drop could indicate a change of driver, a period of disuse, or a fault limiting road time. No corresponding mechanical failure appears in the records, though a standing vehicle may develop its own problems like brake binding or seal degradation. The odometer readings are linear and unbroken, with no evident gaps or anomalies beyond the usage pattern itself. The suspension and brake repairs logged in 2024 and 2025 demonstrate that the car has needed attention to its running gear. The offside front upper ball joint replaced and the rear wheel bearing renewed are the kind of wear items expected at this mileage on a medium-sized saloon. Anyone inspecting the car today should verify that those repairs remain sound, and pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres—particularly the nearside front which was flagged three months ago. The service brakes and wheel bearings ought to be checked for smooth operation given the prior binding and roughness findings, and a road test should confirm the offside front suspension feels tight with no clunks. Structural corrosion is conspicuously absent from the entire test history.