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YK12 XMU

2012 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XMU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,099 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 65,719 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 62,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,301 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,250 miles

engine cover

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,873 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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YK12 XMU is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YK12 XMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 XMU registered?

YK12 XMU is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YK12 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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