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LB61 GVU

2012 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,499 mi
Last recorded159,499 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 GVU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 159,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 147,779 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,577 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 136,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,714 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,140 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,033 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,244 miles

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

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

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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LB61 GVU is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB61 GVU, 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 LB61 GVU registered?

LB61 GVU is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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