In 2025, 22,884 Honda Accord cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 61% passed first time, compared with 59% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Accord about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 107 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 11 years old, 76% of Accords passed first time (all cars that age: 69%). By 20 years, that figure is 58% (all cars: 58%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 11 to 17 years.
Honda Accord All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Accord passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 years | 410 | 76% | 69% | 92,993 |
| 12 years | 482 | 75% | 66% | 103,516 |
| 13 years | 1,097 | 72% | 63% | 113,988 |
| 14 years | 1,192 | 70% | 61% | 123,657 |
| 15 years | 1,174 | 67% | 59% | 128,219 |
| 16 years | 2,748 | 64% | 58% | 132,946 |
| 17 years | 2,534 | 61% | 57% | 133,438 |
| 18 years | 2,601 | 57% | 57% | 134,491 |
| 19 years | 2,295 | 58% | 57% | 136,982 |
| 20 years | 2,381 | 58% | 58% | 131,765 |
What fails most on a Honda Accord
The area that lets the Accord down most, relative to other cars, is lights and electrics: 37.4% of tests failed on it, 2.3 times the rate for the average car.
Share of Accord tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 12.4% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 10.1% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 8.8% |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Lights and electrics | 4.1% |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | Suspension | 3.9% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.6% |
What to check when buying a used Accord
Based on where the Accord fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Body and structure: Get underneath with a torch: sills, jacking points, subframe mounts and floor pans. Structural rust is the failure that can make a car uneconomic to fix. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Accord
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a AccordFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Accord?
In 2025, 61% of Honda Accord cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,884 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 59%.
What do Honda Accord cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (12.4% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (10.1% of tests); a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (8.8% of tests).
Other Honda models
Honda Jazz (72%), Honda Civic (66%), Honda CR-V (74%), Honda HR-V (85%). All Honda models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.