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RK56 VDV

2006 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

248,677 mi
Last recorded248,677 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 VDV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 248,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 242,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 235,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 226,719 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated (age of vehicle)

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight surface scratches present to offside windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2022 226,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management warning light illuminated (age of vehicle)

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight surface scratches present to offside windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2021 217,625 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight surface scratches to offside windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2021 217,456 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 210,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 203,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 197,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 190,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 171,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,360 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 133,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 121,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,178 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 103,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,484 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,484 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RK56 VDV is a 2006 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RK56 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK56 VDV registered?

RK56 VDV is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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