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SA12 HXJ

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 HXJ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has poor beam

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,762 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,963 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 83,806 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,843 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,776 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SA12 HXJ is a 2012 Honda Accord in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 76,182 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 SA12 HXJ, 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 14 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA12 HXJ registered?

SA12 HXJ is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SA12 HXJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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