HONDA ACCORD MOT pass rate
69.8% of 39,658 HONDA ACCORD MOT tests pass.
The ACCORD passes 69.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
The HONDA ACCORD passes 69.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA ACCORD tested at 0–3 years pass 90.5% of the time, compared with just 67.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.5% | 42 | 29,849 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.4% | 86 | 71,908 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.2% | 687 | 85,270 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.9% | 8,925 | 117,978 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.2% | 29,918 | 127,712 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA ACCORD
The most common reason the HONDA ACCORD fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 80.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 48.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 41.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.4% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 7.0% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA ACCORD?
- 69.8% of HONDA ACCORD MOT tests pass, based on 39,658 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA ACCORD?
- The most common reason the HONDA ACCORD fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA ACCORD's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.