Honda Odyssey

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 1,710 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

1,710

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (97%)

Years Covered

About the Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey was MOT tested 1,710 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (2005 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 126 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 79%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Honda Odysseys pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 114,887 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 63,816 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2350cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,713

Per month£226/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Honda Odyssey?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average+2% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Honda Odyssey by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	72%	47	63,816 mi
2020	84%	32	72,135 mi
2019	89%	89	67,512 mi
2018	86%	59	86,071 mi
2017	93%	109	75,742 mi
2016	95%	180	73,514 mi
2015	83%	116	87,239 mi
2014	91%	265	70,372 mi
2013	97%	126	65,071 mi
2012	79%	77	107,030 mi
2011	92%	96	72,416 mi
2010	79%	146	78,565 mi
2009	88%	99	81,596 mi
2008	80%	138	79,929 mi
2007	90%	49	100,303 mi
2006	93%	40	119,024 mi
2005	76%	42	114,887 mi

Questions about the Honda Odyssey

Is the Honda Odyssey reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (2005 to 2021), the Honda Odyssey averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 1,710 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Honda Odyssey has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Honda Odyssey has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 79%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.