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RV06 XMS

2006 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,700 mi
Last recorded153,700 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 XMS
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 153,700 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Being held down by a waist belt (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to defects (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 132,194 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 132,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,865 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,638 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,637 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,883 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,620 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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RV06 XMS is a 2006 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV06 XMS, 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 RV06 XMS registered?

RV06 XMS is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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