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BD12 YHW

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

272,985 mi
Last recorded272,985 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YHW
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 272,985 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 247,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 May 2024 247,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2023 238,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 220,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 204,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 194,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 168,675 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 140,906 miles

zero emissions

Pass 24 May 2017 117,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs lipping

front wipers smearing

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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BD12 YHW is a 2012 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BD12 YHW, 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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BD12 YHW is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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