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SM56 AKV

2006 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,386 mi
Last recorded171,386 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 AKV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 171,386 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,539 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall rubber chuncked/cuts

Fail 21 Mar 2018 132,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose both sides locking pins missoing (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both sides marked (3.5.1j)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall rubber chuncked/cuts

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,914 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,895 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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SM56 AKV is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM56 AKV, 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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SM56 AKV is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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