BJ09 UPF

2009 HONDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
HONDA
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 January 2027 (201 days away)
Last recorded mileage
58,470 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Honda has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 58,470 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and recurring issues like tyres, lights, and suspension point to chronic neglect.

The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, showing 122,479 miles in Jun 2018, then only 5,685 miles in the subsequent 5 years, followed by a significant spike to 198,210 miles by Jan 2026.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY CRITICAL: 5 test failures and 13 tests recorded for a 2009 vehicle.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD INDICATORS: 122,479 miles in Jun 2018, then only 5,685 miles in 5 years, followed by 198,210 miles by Jan 2026.
  • RECURRING ISSUES: Tyres, lights, and suspension components show persistent, escalating failures.
  • MOT GAPS: No MOT recorded for 2020 and 2025, indicating periods of unverified roadworthiness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5/5 stars (2022) — indicates a safe vehicle.
  • Mileage vs UK Average: Normal usage — 11,650 miles/yr (UK average: 8,000).
  • MOT Expiry Date: Valid MOT until 2027-01-01, offering immediate peace of mind.

Mileage history

May 2012: 58,470 mi PASSAug 2012: 59,898 mi PASSJul 2013: 67,137 mi PASSJun 2014: 78,392 mi PASSJun 2015: 90,078 mi PASSJun 2016: 93,886 mi PASSJun 2017: 104,712 mi PASSJun 2018: 122,479 mi FAILJul 2018: 123,139 mi PASSJun 2019: 137,454 mi FAILJul 2019: 137,505 mi PASSJan 2021: 152,285 mi PASSJan 2022: 167,203 mi PASSJan 2023: 172,549 mi FAILJan 2023: 172,549 mi PASSDec 2023: 178,234 mi PASSDec 2024: 188,749 mi FAILDec 2024: 188,749 mi PASSJan 2026: 198,210 mi FAILJan 2026: 198,210 mi PASS198k128k58kMay 2012Jan 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2012 PASS 58,470 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 59,898 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 67,137 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 78,392 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 90,078 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 93,886 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2017 PASS 104,712 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 FAIL 122,479 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 123,139 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing gaiter damaged (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 FAIL 137,454 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY front discs worn
Jul 2019 PASS 137,505 mi
ADVISORY main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted
ADVISORY front discs worn
Jan 2021 PASS 152,285 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 167,203 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 172,549 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 172,549 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 178,234 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Dec 2024 FAIL 188,749 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen stone chips
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
PRS Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread also nail on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking outer edge/ nail on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear both shock absorber corroded!
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 188,749 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen stone chips
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread also nail on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking outer edge/ nail on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear both shock absorber corroded!
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 198,210 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 198,210 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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