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FG12 ZNM

2012 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,803 mi
Last recorded178,803 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZNM
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 178,803 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 169,965 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 155,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 155,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 151,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 151,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 144,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 136,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 130,271 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 130,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 129,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,224 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FG12 ZNM is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FG12 ZNM, 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 FG12 ZNM registered?

FG12 ZNM is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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