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VK06 VWU

2006 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,397 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres close to limit due to wearing on inner edges

chip in o/s of screen

front screen marked

Fail 1 Aug 2017 141,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres close to limit due to wearing on inner edges

chip in o/s of screen

front screen marked

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe by support bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 18 Aug 2016 133,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 17" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 22" blade (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe by support bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly scored

front brake pads low approx 2mm left?

Pass 14 Aug 2015 123,211 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 108,338 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 108,338 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,389 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 79,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,044 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,071 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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VK06 VWU is a 2006 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK06 VWU, 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 VK06 VWU registered?

VK06 VWU is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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