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DY61 KWZ

2012 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,414 mi
Last recorded200,414 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 KWZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 200,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 195,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 184,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 160,149 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 160,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 152,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 147,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/as rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 139,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/as rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,982 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,945 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,144 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 73,144 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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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DY61 KWZ is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DY61 KWZ, 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 DY61 KWZ registered?

DY61 KWZ is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is DY61 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 KWZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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