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Honda Accord

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,254 cc

Y18 ALAMOT history

Y18 ALA is a black petrol Honda Accord first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,586 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,254 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 ALA was last recorded at 99,586 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,407 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,179 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,586 miles
  • 2024 – 96,407 miles
  • 2023 – 91,213 miles
  • 2022 – 87,652 miles
  • 2021 – 83,120 miles
  • 2020 – 81,933 miles
  • 2019 – 73,948 miles
  • 2018 – 65,335 miles
  • 2017 – 55,675 miles
  • 2016 – 46,215 miles
  • 2015 – 35,842 miles
  • 2014 – 27,537 miles
  • 2013 – 20,561 miles
  • 2012 – 19,517 miles
  • 2011 – 18,264 miles
  • 2010 – 17,208 miles
  • 2009 – 12,054 miles
  • 2008 – 10,144 miles
  • 2007 – 9,226 miles
  • 2006 – 8,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edgesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,586 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,586 miles
    Test number
    984020168363
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  2. Fail99,584 miles (+3,177)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,584 miles
    Test number
    418487497457
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  3. Pass96,407 miles (+4)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    769586226739
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  4. Fail96,403 miles (+5,190)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,403 miles
    Test number
    662508572735
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  5. Pass91,213 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    991610362399
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail91,213 miles (+3,561)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,213 miles
    Test number
    545921982335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass87,652 miles (+4,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    929757252240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass83,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    559733982841
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
  9. Fail83,120 miles (+1,187)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    156895927323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
  10. Pass81,933 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    316316945949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail81,932 miles (+7,984)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    383540202720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass73,948 miles (+8,613)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,948 miles
    Test number
    764942371364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sidewall crazed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass65,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    462164697405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,335 miles (+9,660)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    286902427693
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass55,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    871354945837
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail55,675 miles (+9,460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    342354003167
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass46,215 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    331555466837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,842 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    797131385152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass27,537 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    778764064166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,499 miles (+6,938)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    637633064143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  21. Pass20,561 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,561 miles
    Test number
    177568153124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,517 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    255283962451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,264 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    759764861119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    533799450115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,208 miles (+5,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    620849350140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  26. Pass12,054 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,054 miles
    Test number
    241536549139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,144 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,144 miles
    Test number
    111267228121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,226 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,226 miles
    Test number
    620031637116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    8,381 miles
    Test number
    343252726150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 ALA

Does Y18 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ALA is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 ALA?
The MOT on Y18 ALA is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 ALA done?
Y18 ALA was recorded at 99,586 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has Y18 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 ALA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 ALA 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 Y18 ALA find?
Y18 ALA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated oozing grease; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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