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AY62 YYX

2012 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,083 mi
Last recorded180,083 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YYX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 180,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2026 179,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 165,974 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 153,351 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 141,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 126,861 miles

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

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,620 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

full under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,415 miles

Front both sides tire edges wearing

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,712 miles

minor stone chips in screen

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

minor stone chips in screen

Pass 31 May 2017 51,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,487 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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AY62 YYX is a 2012 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AY62 YYX, 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 AY62 YYX registered?

AY62 YYX is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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