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X229 BLA

2000 Honda Accord

Silver Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Honda Accord88,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 BLA
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.68% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.65% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 347ppm (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,383 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 131,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 117,987 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 117,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 111,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,247 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 105,246 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,233 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 94,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 89,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2009 89,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2009 89,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,170 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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X229 BLA is a 2000 Honda Accord in Silver with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 X229 BLA, 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.

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X229 BLA is a 2000 Honda Accord, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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