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AY12 YCN

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,336 mi
Last recorded174,336 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YCN
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 174,336 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 174,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 151,432 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 151,432 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 134,020 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Fail 23 Jun 2021 134,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIESEL EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,117 miles

ALL TYRES WORN LOW AND ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,117 miles

ALL TYRES WORN LOW AND ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 105,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,023 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN ENGINE. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,981 miles

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 28,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ALL 4 Tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AY12 YCN is a 2012 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 76,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY12 YCN, 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 14 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY12 YCN registered?

AY12 YCN is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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