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ML12 VMZ

2012 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,270 mi
Last recorded142,270 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VMZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 142,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,038 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,785 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 71,787 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,338 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,232 miles

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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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ML12 VMZ is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML12 VMZ, 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 ML12 VMZ registered?

ML12 VMZ is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ML12 VMZ safe to buy?

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