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Honda Accord

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc

V42 ABEMOT history

V42 ABE is a silver petrol Honda Accord first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,116 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 ABE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 ABE was last recorded at 95,116 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2009: 58,474 miles, lower than 65,364 miles on 21 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,314 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
2,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,116 miles
  • 2025 – 93,314 miles
  • 2024 – 91,196 miles
  • 2023 – 89,555 miles
  • 2022 – 88,211 miles
  • 2021 – 86,809 miles
  • 2020 – 84,596 miles
  • 2019 – 82,608 miles
  • 2018 – 80,417 miles
  • 2017 – 77,255 miles
  • 2016 – 73,307 miles
  • 2015 – 69,116 miles
  • 2014 – 67,370 miles
  • 2013 – 64,888 miles
  • 2012 – 62,768 miles
  • 2011 – 61,480 miles
  • 2010 – 60,024 miles
  • 2009 – 58,474 miles
  • 2008 – 65,364 miles
  • 2007 – 52,556 miles
  • 2006 – 42,088 miles
  • 2005 – 40,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,116 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,116 miles
    Test number
    853383102885
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,116 miles (+1,802)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,116 miles
    Test number
    808020632023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,314 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    235633927963
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,314 miles (+2,118)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    129788210774
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,196 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    417614037159
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,196 miles (+1,641)1 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    524257690211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,555 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    545821354245
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,555 miles (+1,344)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    882516497222
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,211 miles (+1,402)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,211 miles
    Test number
    397105533558
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,809 miles (+2,213)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,809 miles
    Test number
    687793459260
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both side shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both side shock absorbers corroded.

  11. Pass84,596 miles (+1,988)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    863002163357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass82,608 miles (+2,191)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    491883887929
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions system corroded

  13. Pass80,417 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,417 miles
    Test number
    372135323203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass77,255 miles (+3,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    704034940144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,307 miles (+4,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    964460980484
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass69,116 miles (+1,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    412780846402
    • AdvisoryALL EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE CRACKED ON THE TREAD AREA (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass67,370 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    578285694204
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension systems corroded

  18. Fail67,370 miles (+2,482)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    706475994294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension systems corroded

  19. Pass64,888 miles (+2,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    266479053211
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass62,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    108359872203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,764 miles (+1,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,764 miles
    Test number
    745599372289
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass61,480 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,480 miles
    Test number
    398521771274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,423 miles (+1,399)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    125539751255
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass60,024 miles (+1,550)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    851976760229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,474 miles (-6,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    600415749231
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass65,364 miles (+12,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    333583408221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,556 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,556 miles
    Test number
    182273117105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,088 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    113897116151
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass42,088 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,088 miles
    Test number
    240757816442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    401400205462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail40,529 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    201240505386
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about V42 ABE

Does V42 ABE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 ABE is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 ABE?
The MOT on V42 ABE is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 ABE done?
V42 ABE was recorded at 95,116 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 2,600 miles a year.
Has V42 ABE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 ABE has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 ABE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V42 ABE find?
V42 ABE passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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