2012 Honda Accord · 4,130 MOT tests
2012 Honda Accord reliability
2012 Honda Accords fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Accord years (4,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda Accords: 38.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 99,389
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,130
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Honda Accord
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Brakes8.4%
- Suspension6.1%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.07%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.17%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.77%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.67%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.55%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.56%)
Other years
Every Honda Accord year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Honda Accord reliable?
2012 Honda Accords fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Accord years (4,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Honda Accord MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.07% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.24% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Honda Accord have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Honda Accord shows 99,389 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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