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SH62 SWZ

2012 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,024 mi
Last recorded111,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 SWZ
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 91,689 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,225 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,915 miles

advise various chips across windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2019 28,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 22,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 19,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,047 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing the full inspection of seatbelt

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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SH62 SWZ is a 2012 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 SH62 SWZ, 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 SH62 SWZ registered?

SH62 SWZ is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SH62 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 SWZ 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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