Honda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Honda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Honda MOT Reliability Overview
Across 10 models with sufficient test data, Honda vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 20.8%. This puts Honda below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Honda model for MOT is the Honda NSX with a 6.1% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Honda Accord at 37.8%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Honda Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Accord | 37.8% | 135,837 |
| Honda Civic | 31.4% | 1,276,399 |
| Honda Insight | 27.5% | 38,901 |
| Honda Pilot | 24.9% | 225 |
| Honda Cr-V | 24.6% | 867,982 |
| Honda Jazz | 23.5% | 1,285,105 |
| Honda Hr-V | 12.5% | 138,265 |
| Honda FIT | 11.5% | 14,204 |
| Honda E | 8.5% | 2,220 |
| Honda NSX | 6.1% | 2,230 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Honda MOT FAQs
Are Honda cars reliable for MOT?
Honda has 10 models in our database. Overall, Honda vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Honda model is best for MOT?
The Honda NSX has the lowest MOT failure rate at 6.1%, making it the most reliable Honda model in our dataset. See full Honda NSX MOT data.
Which Honda model fails MOT most?
The Honda Accord has the highest failure rate at 37.8%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Honda Accord MOT data.
How can I predict if my Honda will pass its MOT?
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