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Honda Accord

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,850 cc

Y259 VBEMOT history

Y259 VBE is a red petrol Honda Accord first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
115,774 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Accord
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,850 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y259 VBE was last recorded at 115,774 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 5,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,327 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,447 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,774 miles
  • 2024 – 110,327 miles
  • 2023 – 105,132 miles
  • 2022 – 100,122 miles
  • 2021 – 91,052 miles
  • 2020 – 79,784 miles
  • 2019 – 76,179 miles
  • 2018 – 76,174 miles
  • 2017 – 74,530 miles
  • 2016 – 68,680 miles
  • 2015 – 61,603 miles
  • 2014 – 50,989 miles
  • 2013 – 39,900 miles
  • 2012 – 30,076 miles
  • 2011 – 27,557 miles
  • 2010 – 25,325 miles
  • 2009 – 21,275 miles
  • 2008 – 17,148 miles
  • 2007 – 12,874 miles
  • 2006 – 9,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,774 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis and lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil level low

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,774 miles (+5,447)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    411101039316
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis and lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  2. Pass110,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    421367594344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,325 miles (+5,193)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    690997484200
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,132 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,132 miles
    Test number
    311149975776
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail105,130 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    928690326197
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass100,122 miles (+9,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,122 miles
    Test number
    720162220022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDER-SEALED

  7. Pass91,052 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    981529266466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST.

  8. Fail91,051 miles (+11,267)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    376494580796
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively STEERING RACK LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST.

  9. Pass79,784 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    122183512236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,774 miles (+3,595)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,774 miles
    Test number
    927999084735
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass76,179 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    574729133023
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail76,179 miles (+5)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    598020824268
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Brake Pipes towards front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf and osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Fail76,174 miles (+1,644)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    224392299024
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,530 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    652857104497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,489 miles (+5,809)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    268240014434
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass68,680 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    569080578871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,495 miles (+6,892)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    149877853521
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    918471235141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,603 miles (+10,614)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,603 miles
    Test number
    237337725133
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass50,989 miles (+11,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,989 miles
    Test number
    549430864027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,900 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    286591563087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,076 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    559293672024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,557 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,557 miles
    Test number
    106673371497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,325 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    102415770445
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass25,325 miles (+4,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,325 miles
    Test number
    142135870041
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass21,275 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    100872889458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,148 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,148 miles
    Test number
    923935588006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,874 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    12,874 miles
    Test number
    790271277075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,103 miles
    Test number
    292326376088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y259 VBE

Does Y259 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 VBE expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 VBE?
The MOT on Y259 VBE expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 VBE done?
Y259 VBE was recorded at 115,774 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has Y259 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 VBE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y259 VBE 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 Y259 VBE find?
Y259 VBE failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing; nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis and lower inner wing, and 6 more.

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