2012 Honda Accord 2.0L Petrol · RJ61 AAX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in its most recent MOT inspection. The test on 7 October 2025 at 73,617 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a consistent trend of passes over the previous three years, suggesting that the current ownership has maintained the vehicle to a standard sufficient to avoid recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old Accord, averaging approximately 5,258 miles per year. Between September 2022 and October 2025, the vehicle covered only 7,918 miles, which suggests infrequent use or short trips. The failure on 8 October 2024 at 71,258 miles appears to be an anomaly, as the vehicle passed the very next day on 9 October 2024. This rapid resolution suggests a minor issue or a simple consumable replacement that was rectified immediately, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on rubber-based components that degrade with age rather than mileage, given the low annual usage. Inspecting the suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls is essential as low-mileage vehicles suffer from dry rot and cracking. Because the car likely sits for long periods, check the brake calipers for seized or binding conditions and ensure the discs are not heavily pitted. While the history is clean, a visual check of the chassis remains necessary to ensure that age has not compromised the structural integrity of the frame.