Honda
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 57 models from 1,635,670 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
1,635,670
Models
57
Years Covered
1990-2024
About Honda Cars
Honda ranks joint 34th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 84%. That's close to the 85% average across all models in our data, placing Honda in the middle of the pack for reliability.
With 57 models across 35 years of data (1990 to 2024), there's a wide spread of 27 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Honda.
Most and Least Reliable Honda Models
The Jazz Crosstar Ex I-MMD CVT shares the top spot with one other model, on a 97% average pass rate from 9,890 tests. At the other end, the FR-V has the lowest at 70%. Overall, more than half of Honda's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
Honda Fuel Types
Honda models in our data come in 42 petrol, 2 diesel, 11 hybrid, 2 electric variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Honda is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All Honda Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 20 yrs | 83% | 526,729 | Petrol, Hydrogen fuel cell | |
| Civic | 32 yrs | 80% | 507,314 | Diesel, Petrol | |
| CR-V | 26 yrs | 80% | 358,980 | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | |
| HR-V | 15 yrs | 82% | 55,820 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| Accord | 31 yrs | 78% | 50,094 | Diesel, Petrol | |
| Jazz Ex I-MMD CVT | 3 yrs | 96% | 16,050 | Hybrid | |
| Insight | 13 yrs | 83% | 15,198 | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric | |
| FR-V | 7 yrs | 70% | 13,629 | Petrol, LPG | |
| Fit | 18 yrs | 91% | 12,278 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Jazz Crosstar Ex I-MMD CVT | 3 yrs | 97% | 9,890 | Hybrid | |
| S2000 | 11 yrs | 87% | 8,815 | Petrol | |
| Stepwagon | 21 yrs | 83% | 7,467 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| CR-Z | 6 yrs | 86% | 6,940 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Jazz SR I-MMD CVT | 3 yrs | 95% | 6,911 | Hybrid | |
| Civic Sport VTEC | 2 yrs | 96% | 3,905 | Petrol | |
| Civic SR VTEC | 2 yrs | 96% | 3,300 | Petrol | |
| Integra | 22 yrs | 90% | 2,924 | Petrol | |
| E Advance | 2 yrs | 93% | 2,797 | Electric | |
| Jazz SE I-MMD CVT | 3 yrs | 95% | 2,762 | Hybrid | |
| Prelude | 11 yrs | 77% | 2,580 | Petrol | |
| Odyssey | 17 yrs | 86% | 1,710 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Elysion | 16 yrs | 84% | 1,529 | Petrol | |
| Stream | 13 yrs | 76% | 1,352 | Petrol | |
| Freed | 7 yrs | 92% | 1,255 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Civic Sport VTEC CVT | 2 yrs | 96% | 1,173 | Petrol | |
| Civic SR VTEC CVT | 3 yrs | 95% | 1,129 | Petrol | |
| Legend | 12 yrs | 80% | 1,009 | Petrol | |
| NSX | 12 yrs | 97% | 1,003 | Hybrid, Petrol | |
| Civic CRX | 9 yrs | 79% | 961 | Petrol | |
| Civic Ex VTEC | 2 yrs | 97% | 850 | Petrol | |
| HR-V Advance I-MMD CVT | 2 yrs | 99% | 837 | Hybrid | |
| CR-V Sport Line I-MMD CVT | 2 yrs | 99% | 821 | Hybrid | |
| Civic Ex VTEC CVT | 2 yrs | 96% | 724 | Petrol | |
| CRX | 11 yrs | 77% | 721 | Petrol | |
| Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC | 2 yrs | 94% | 679 | Petrol | |
| Logo | 1 yr | 76% | 574 | Petrol | |
| Civic Type R GT | 2 yrs | 94% | 514 | Petrol | |
| Civic Aerodeck | 4 yrs | 67% | 418 | Petrol | |
| Shuttle | 5 yrs | 73% | 389 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Civic Type R Sport Line | 1 yr | 96% | 321 | Petrol | |
| HR-V Advance Style I-MMD CVT | 2 yrs | 100% | 310 | Hybrid | |
| Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC CVT | 1 yr | 97% | 295 | Petrol | |
| Concerto | 4 yrs | 77% | 260 | Petrol | |
| HR-V Elegance I-MMD CVT | 2 yrs | 97% | 244 | Hybrid | |
| Civic S I-Dtec | 1 yr | 93% | 153 | Diesel | |
| Civic SE VTEC CVT | 2 yrs | 93% | 152 | Petrol | |
| E | 2 yrs | 97% | 113 | Electric | |
| Fit Hybrid Auto | 1 yr | 100% | 73 | Hybrid | |
| Civic Shuttle | 2 yrs | 78% | 70 | Petrol | |
| Crossroad | 2 yrs | 75% | 67 | Petrol | |
| CR-Z Hybrid Auto | 1 yr | 100% | 48 | Hybrid | |
| Beat | 1 yr | 70% | 37 | Petrol | |
| SMX | 1 yr | 64% | 36 | Petrol | |
| TRX | 1 yr | 33% | 36 | Petrol | |
| N Box | 1 yr | 100% | 32 | Petrol | |
| Vezel | 1 yr | 94% | 32 | Hybrid | |
| Acty | 1 yr | 90% | 30 | Petrol |
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