Honda Accord MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Accord. Check any Accord by registration number below.
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77.3%
Avg Pass Rate
-11.0%
vs Honda Avg
34
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Honda Accord — MOT Reliability Overview
The Honda Accord has an average MOT pass rate of 77.3%, which is 11.0 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Accord on the road.
The most common reasons a Honda Accord fails its MOT are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Accord for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Honda Accord, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Honda Accord performs at MOT across different model years.
2022
Based on 30 vehicles
0.0%
22.2%
26k mi
2019
Based on 69 vehicles
0.0%
13.0%
110k mi
2018
Based on 43 vehicles
0.0%
14.8%
125k mi
2017
Based on 51 vehicles
0.0%
2.9%
2016
Based on 49 vehicles
0.0%
22.9%
2015
Based on 401 vehicles
4.2%
14.8%
133k mi
2014
Based on 1,076 vehicles
5.3%
16.5%
138k mi
2013
Based on 1,238 vehicles
8.0%
22.7%
149k mi
2012
Based on 2,952 vehicles
6.8%
20.6%
170k mi
2011
Based on 3,191 vehicles
6.9%
22.0%
2010
Based on 3,125 vehicles
6.5%
21.6%
2009
Based on 7,748 vehicles
8.0%
24.6%
2008
Based on 7,327 vehicles
7.2%
23.6%
2007
Based on 8,221 vehicles
8.3%
27.9%
2006
Based on 7,351 vehicles
8.2%
28.5%
2005
Based on 7,589 vehicles
8.7%
27.3%
2004
Based on 6,457 vehicles
7.8%
29.0%
2003
Based on 4,109 vehicles
9.5%
29.6%
2002
Based on 1,504 vehicles
6.4%
26.5%
2001
Based on 1,521 vehicles
8.8%
27.0%
2000
Based on 1,983 vehicles
6.9%
27.9%
1999
Based on 1,771 vehicles
3.1%
22.3%
1998
Based on 671 vehicles
3.5%
28.1%
1997
Based on 1,833 vehicles
4.6%
31.6%
1996
Based on 1,640 vehicles
2.9%
30.9%
1995
Based on 1,127 vehicles
1.9%
13.0%
1994
Based on 920 vehicles
7.2%
26.1%
1993
Based on 472 vehicles
1.9%
40.4%
1992
Based on 98 vehicles
2.9%
17.4%
1991
Based on 100 vehicles
4.0%
14.7%
1990
Based on 75 vehicles
2.1%
25.0%
1989
Based on 125 vehicles
2.1%
4.1%
1988
Based on 38 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 38,512 vehicles
125k mi
Top MOT Failures — Honda Accord
The most common reasons a Honda Accord fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Rear Offside
Other Honda Models
Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.
Honda Accord — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Honda Accord MOT and reliability.
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