Honda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Honda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Honda Recorded MOT Overview
Across 10 included model groups, Honda has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 26.5% from 3,761,368 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Honda model groups belongs to 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 model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
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 group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Honda MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Honda MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 10 included Honda model groups is 26.5%, based on 3,761,368 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Honda model group has the lowest rate?
The Honda NSX has the lowest MOT failure rate at 6.1% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Honda NSX MOT data.
Which Honda model fails MOT most?
The Honda Accord has the highest failure rate at 37.8% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Honda Accord MOT data.
How can I assess a Honda before its MOT?
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