Honda Accord
Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 2,997 cc
S43 DDUMOT history
S43 DDU is a purple petrol Honda Accord first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 95,726 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S43 DDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Accord
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S43 DDU was last recorded at 95,726 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,716 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,726 miles
- 2025 – 85,855 miles
- 2024 – 78,827 miles
- 2023 – 74,504 miles
- 2022 – 70,955 miles
- 2021 – 67,505 miles
- 2020 – 60,556 miles
- 2019 – 54,747 miles
- 2007 – 54,081 miles
- 2006 – 49,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,726 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Underside corrosion everywhere
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both front & N/S/R Coil springs incorrectly located on spring base stoppers. Strong Advise.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under bonnet.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,726 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 95,726 miles
- Test number
- 714665186785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail95,716 miles (+9,861)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,716 miles
- Test number
- 359200517723
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass85,855 miles (+7,028)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,855 miles
- Test number
- 916281265183
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,827 miles (+4,323)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 78,827 miles
- Test number
- 700250440523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,504 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 74,504 miles
- Test number
- 168262748783
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion everywhere
Fail74,501 miles (+3,546)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,501 miles
- Test number
- 289264371291
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion everywhere
Pass70,955 miles (+3,450)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 70,955 miles
- Test number
- 343827099076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,505 miles (+6,949)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 67,505 miles
- Test number
- 270984888493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,556 miles (+5,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 60,556 miles
- Test number
- 867079472572
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass54,747 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,747 miles
- Test number
- 527005951297
- AdvisoryBoth front & N/S/R Coil springs incorrectly located on spring base stoppers. Strong Advise.
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under bonnet.
- AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,745 miles (+664)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,745 miles
- Test number
- 213201159893
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure - cable tie insufficient. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth front & N/S/R Coil springs incorrectly located on spring base stoppers. Strong Advise.
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under bonnet.
- AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,081 miles (+4,951)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 54,081 miles
- Test number
- 982840727287
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass49,130 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 49,130 miles
- Test number
- 193958806225
- NoteConsiderable protrusion beyond wheel arches by all four wheels (Not within M.O.T.parameters.)
- NoteScreen damage evident.
Questions about S43 DDU
- Does S43 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 DDU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S43 DDU?
- The MOT on S43 DDU is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S43 DDU done?
- S43 DDU was recorded at 95,726 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,376 miles a year.
- Has S43 DDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S43 DDU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S43 DDU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S43 DDU find?
- S43 DDU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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