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2006 Honda Accord

Blue Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,155 mi
Last recorded183,155 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 XML
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 183,155 miles

Engine oil added before emissions test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 183,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil added before emissions test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 175,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 169,188 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 152,242 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front, lower wishbone front bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front tyres worn to 3mm on inner area of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 152,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper wishbone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front, lower wishbone front bush's deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front tyres worn to 3mm on inner area of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Additional position light not illuminating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 132,171 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Additional position light not illuminating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Balding (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has slight damage to outer sidewall and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 95,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,763 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,726 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,840 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,717 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and on the limit(205/55/16)-advise renewing

offside rear and offside front tyres worn more on inner edge

seat belt at offside rear unexamined due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2009 33,935 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low (will be required next service)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,935 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low (will be required next service)

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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RV06 XML is a 2006 Honda Accord in Blue with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RV06 XML, 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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RV06 XML is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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