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AA02 RSA

2002 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,450 mi
Last recorded16,450 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 RSA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 15,251 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 14,926 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 14,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 14,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 13,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 12,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 12,730 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 11,853 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 9,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 9,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,026 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 8,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 7,565 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 7,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 6,371 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 6,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,663 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 5,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 3,464 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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AA02 RSA is a 2002 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA02 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA02 RSA registered?

AA02 RSA is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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