HONDA E MOT pass rate
92.6% of 2,699 HONDA E MOT tests pass.
The E passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA E passes its MOT 92.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 94.0% at 0–3 years to 91.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.0% | 953 | 14,893 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.9% | 1,746 | 17,509 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA E
The most common reason the HONDA E fails its MOT is visibility — present in 48.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 48.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 48.0% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.7% | Too high |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | 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 ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA E?
- 92.6% of HONDA E MOT tests pass, based on 2,699 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA E?
- The most common reason the HONDA E fails its MOT is visibility — present in 48.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the HONDA E'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.