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BL61 BZU

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BZU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2025

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 313,330 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 313,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 310,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 296,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 281,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 237,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 214,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 192,664 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 155,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

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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BL61 BZU 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 83.3%.

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 BL61 BZU, 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 BL61 BZU registered?

BL61 BZU is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BL61 BZU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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