2008 Honda Accord 2.2L Diesel · SO08 HCZ
2008 Honda Accord (2.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 177,027 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- HONDA ACCORD
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 HCZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2023
- 177,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 HCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Honda Accord (SO08 HCZ) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within”; “Central Front Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))”; “Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
SO08 HCZ Mileage History
- 05/05/2022162,380 mi
- 09/05/2022162,380 mi
- 08/05/2023177,027 mi+14,647 mi
Average of roughly 14,534 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Accord Mk7
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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