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YY12 XWU

2012 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,856 mi
Last recorded89,856 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 XWU
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 89,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,942 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2024 85,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 82,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 78,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,110 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jun 2019 72,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,800 miles

advise 3/4mm left aprox on rear brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,349 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear alloy rim damaged on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and feathered

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,086 miles

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

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

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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YY12 XWU is a 2012 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY12 XWU, 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 YY12 XWU registered?

YY12 XWU is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is YY12 XWU safe to buy?

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