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OV56 SWY

2006 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,581 mi
Last recorded225,581 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 SWY
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 225,581 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 214,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 197,732 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 190,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 184,385 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 172,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,968 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 20 Apr 2018 131,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,458 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,458 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,194 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 91,190 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,785 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,785 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV56 SWY is a 2006 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV56 SWY, 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 OV56 SWY registered?

OV56 SWY is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is OV56 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 SWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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