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YH12 OWV

2012 Honda Accord

Grey Lpg 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

259,805 mi
Last recorded259,805 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 OWV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 259,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 249,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 224,813 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 194,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 162,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 162,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill filled (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 111,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,955 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 87,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 87,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,721 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2016 63,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,671 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YH12 OWV 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 72.2%.

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 YH12 OWV, 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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YH12 OWV is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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