Honda Freed MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Freed. Check any Freed by registration number below.

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92.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.1%

vs Honda Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda Freed — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Freed has an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Freed is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda Freed fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Freed 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 Freed, 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 Freed performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 34 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

127k mi

2020

Based on 35 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

117k mi

2019

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

2018

Based on 33 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2017

Based on 30 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2015

Based on 33 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.0%

2014

Based on 95 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

100k mi

2013

Based on 264 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 10yr

97k mi

2012

Based on 412 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

4.4%

2011

Based on 210 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

9.4%

2010

Based on 196 vehicles

84.7%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.5%

2009

Based on 174 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

10.5%

2008

Based on 106 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

10.7%

0

Based on 388 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Freed

The most common reasons a Honda Freed fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.7%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.4%

Honda Freed Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

2.9%

Front Nearside

2.9%

Front

2.9%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda Freed

Honda Freed — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Freed MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Freed?

The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Freed is 92.4% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Freed?

The most common MOT failures on the Honda Freed are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.7%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Honda Freed reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.4%, the Honda Freed is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Freed?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Honda Freed?

Typical mileage for the Honda Freed: 127,149 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Freed to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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