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YR56 XBV

2006 Honda Accord

Black Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,400 mi
Last recorded239,400 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 XBV
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 239,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 232,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 232,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 223,628 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))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 212,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside steering rack wet with oil . no signs of leaks

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 203,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 193,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 193,988 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 190,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 184,992 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 184,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 180,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 180,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 176,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlamp convertor fitted to lens

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 176,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlamp convertor fitted to lens

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 169,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

headlamp convertors fitted

set headlamp switch to zero to re check aim

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 162,827 miles

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

Offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2014 162,827 miles

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

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

Offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2013 151,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

cild seat fitted on raised centre rear seat and very insure dangerous

o/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2012 134,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

cild seat fitted on raised centre rear seat and very insure dangerous

o/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,471 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 64,359 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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YR56 XBV is a 2006 Honda Accord in Black with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YR56 XBV, 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 YR56 XBV registered?

YR56 XBV is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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