Honda Odyssey MOT Check

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

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83.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.3%

vs Honda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda Odyssey — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Odyssey has an average MOT pass rate of 83.0%, which is 5.3 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Odyssey is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Honda Odyssey fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Odyssey 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 Odyssey, 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 Odyssey performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 49 vehicles

71.4%Average

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 3yr

108k mi

2020

Based on 48 vehicles

81.3%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 3yr

94k mi

2019

Based on 108 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

2018

Based on 78 vehicles

79.5%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.7%

Mileage at 5yr

132k mi

2017

Based on 138 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

2016

Based on 229 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

4.0%

2015

Based on 161 vehicles

83.9%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.9%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2014

Based on 269 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

17.3%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

2013

Based on 141 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2012

Based on 80 vehicles

75.0%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

37.5%

2011

Based on 124 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

6.7%

2010

Based on 164 vehicles

76.2%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2009

Based on 143 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

2008

Based on 171 vehicles

80.7%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

23.2%

2007

Based on 78 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.5%

2006

Based on 55 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

2005

Based on 55 vehicles

78.2%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2004

Based on 37 vehicles

64.9%Below Average

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

15.0%

Retest Rate

40.0%

0

Based on 705 vehicles

84.8%Good

Honda average: 88.3%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Odyssey

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

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

5.8%

Honda Odyssey Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

6.1%

Rear Central

4.1%

Front Offside

4.1%

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

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Odyssey MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Odyssey?

The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Odyssey is 83.0% 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 Odyssey?

The most common MOT failures on the Honda Odyssey are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.0%, the Honda Odyssey is rated as "Good" 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 Odyssey?

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 Odyssey?

Typical mileage for the Honda Odyssey: 108,242 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Odyssey to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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