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DY12 YWJ

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YWJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 120,089 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,022 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 8 Aug 2022 95,335 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,327 miles

outer sill and engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,856 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,222 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,121 miles

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

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

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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DY12 YWJ is a 2012 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY12 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 YWJ registered?

DY12 YWJ is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is DY12 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 YWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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