2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Honda Accord MOT pass rate and common faults

2,804 MOT tests in 2024. 62.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time62.0%
Failed or needed repairs38.0%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,804 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    127 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    99 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.1%
  2. Brakes18.8%
  3. Suspension16.6%
  4. Tyres7.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Body & chassis4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Steering2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Honda Accord?

In 2024, 62.0% of 2008 Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,804 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Honda Accord?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Honda Accord reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).