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DY56 NHM

2006 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

250,897 mi
Last recorded250,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NHM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 250,897 miles

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

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2025 250,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 244,520 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 244,517 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 238,190 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 238,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 229,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 229,532 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill hole due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 221,811 miles

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

age related corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2021 221,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

age related corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 215,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 215,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 206,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 206,310 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe castle nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 196,675 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 196,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 183,704 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 168,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 155,345 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 143,199 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 127,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2011 114,397 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2011 114,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 105,343 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate delaminated

os rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,787 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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DY56 NHM is a 2006 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,038 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 DY56 NHM, 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 20 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY56 NHM registered?

DY56 NHM is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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