HONDA ODYSSEY MOT pass rate
85.7% of 1,583 HONDA ODYSSEY MOT tests pass.
The ODYSSEY passes its MOT 85.7% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA ODYSSEY passes its MOT 85.7% 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 87.0% at 3–6 years to 79.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (19) | 19 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.0% | 154 | 67,544 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.5% | 487 | 78,986 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.9% | 593 | 73,490 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.1% | 330 | 94,871 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA ODYSSEY
The most common reason the HONDA ODYSSEY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 24.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 18.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| 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 | 5.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 ODYSSEY?
- 85.7% of HONDA ODYSSEY MOT tests pass, based on 1,583 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA ODYSSEY?
- The most common reason the HONDA ODYSSEY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA ODYSSEY'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.