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ML56 OLU

2006 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,537 mi
Last recorded178,537 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 OLU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 178,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 171,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 163,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 154,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,491 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,883 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,846 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,276 miles

Front exhaust flex outer web deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,293 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,369 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2014 44,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 44,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,154 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 15,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,550 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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ML56 OLU is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,038 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 ML56 OLU, 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 20 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML56 OLU registered?

ML56 OLU is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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