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YG12 BCV

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,058 mi
Last recorded158,058 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 BCV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 158,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 154,653 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 154,558 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 145,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 144,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 133,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 123,055 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass broke

Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,573 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 111,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,939 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 100,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,848 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 34,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YG12 BCV is a 2012 Honda Accord in Grey with a 1,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 76,182 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 YG12 BCV, 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 14 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG12 BCV registered?

YG12 BCV is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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