HONDA FREED MOT pass rate
93.1% of 1,345 HONDA FREED MOT tests pass.
The FREED passes its MOT 93.1% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA FREED passes its MOT 93.1% 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 95.7% at 3–6 years to 87.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (16) | 16 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.7% | 69 | 62,909 miles |
| 6–10 years | 96.9% | 127 | 57,825 miles |
| 10–15 years | 93.0% | 1,003 | 64,825 miles |
| 15+ years | 87.7% | 130 | 79,591 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA FREED
The most common reason the HONDA FREED fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 87.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 87.2% | Not working |
| Visibility | 29.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 12.2% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 8.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Steering | 8.1% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Buckle missing |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.7% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
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 FREED?
- 93.1% of HONDA FREED MOT tests pass, based on 1,345 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA FREED?
- The most common reason the HONDA FREED fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 87.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA FREED'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.