Honda
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 58 models from 1,635,670 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
1,635,670
Models
58
Years Covered
1990-2024
About Honda Cars
Honda ranks 83th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%, putting Honda in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 58 models across 35 years of data (1990 to 2024), there's a wide spread of 67 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Honda.
Most and Least Reliable Honda Models
The Hr-v Advance Style I-mmd Cvt leads the range with a 100% average pass rate from 310 tests. At the other end, the Trx has the lowest at 33%. Overall, more than half of Honda's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Honda Fuel Types
Honda models in our data come in 44 petrol, 5 diesel, 21 hybrid, 3 electric variants. Honda is among the manufacturers offering electric options in the UK market.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
Full detailsHow reliable is Honda?
All Honda Models
Click any model to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running costs, and comparisons.
| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 20 yrs | 83% | 526,729 | Petrol, FC | |
| 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, LP | |
| 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 | |
| Unclassified | 20 yrs | 83% | 1,330 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| 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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