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FB02 FVA

2002 Honda Accord

Red Petrol 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,321 mi
Last recorded151,321 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Honda Accord78,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 FVA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 151,321 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine warning light on

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 145,482 miles

Front fog lights deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2013 145,482 miles

Front fog lights deteriorated

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

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 133,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS light on

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SRS light on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,393 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,484 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,200 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,200 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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FB02 FVA is a 2002 Honda Accord in Red with a 2,254cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,272 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 FB02 FVA, 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 24 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB02 FVA is a 2002 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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