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YC56 KGU

2006 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,956 mi
Last recorded118,956 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 KGU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 118,956 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

number plates in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2026 118,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

number plates in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,475 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 117,445 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,177 miles

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 116,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,493 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front struts coroded

rear suspension arms coroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front struts coroded

rear suspension arms coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 112,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,388 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,388 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,656 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,656 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,871 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,862 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,346 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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YC56 KGU is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YC56 KGU, 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 YC56 KGU registered?

YC56 KGU is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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