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W979 KYB

2000 Honda Accord

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,709 mi
Last recorded71,709 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 KYB
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 71,709 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,005 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 67,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 62,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,728 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,904 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 34,899 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 34,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,939 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,978 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,194 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 21,348 miles

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

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

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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W979 KYB is a 2000 Honda Accord in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,015 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 W979 KYB, 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 26 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W979 KYB registered?

W979 KYB is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W979 KYB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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