Honda Common MOT Problems (2026)
Honda models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 1,631,800 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Honda MOT pass rate: 84%
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84%
Avg pass rate
16%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Honda Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda FR-V | 28% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Honda Stream | 28% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Honda Accord | 24% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Honda Prelude | 24% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Honda Civic | 20% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Honda Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I-MMD CVT | 97% | |
| 2 | Honda Civic Sport VTEC CVT | 97% | |
| 3 | Honda Jazz Ex I-MMD CVT | 96% | |
| 4 | Honda Jazz SR I-MMD CVT | 96% | |
| 5 | Honda Civic SR VTEC | 96% |
All Honda Models by Fail Rate
Every Honda model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V | 2000 | 65% | 33% | |
| CR-V | 1999 | 67% | 32% | |
| CR-V | 1998 | 67% | 32% | |
| CR-V | 2003 | 69% | 31% | |
| FR-V | 2006 | 68% | 31% | |
| FR-V | 2005 | 68% | 31% | |
| Accord | 2000 | 67% | 31% | |
| CR-V | 2002 | 69% | 30% | |
| Accord | 2002 | 68% | 30% | |
| CR-V | 2005 | 70% | 29% | |
| CR-V | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| Civic | 2001 | 70% | 29% | |
| Jazz | 2002 | 69% | 29% | |
| CR-V | 2001 | 70% | 29% | |
| Accord | 2001 | 69% | 29% | |
| Stream | 2002 | 70% | 29% | |
| Jazz | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| Jazz | 2005 | 70% | 28% | |
| Civic | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| Jazz | 2004 | 70% | 28% | |
| Civic | 2003 | 70% | 28% | |
| Jazz | 2003 | 71% | 28% | |
| HR-V | 2000 | 71% | 28% | |
| Civic | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| Civic | 2008 | 72% | 27% | |
| Jazz | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| Jazz | 2008 | 73% | 27% | |
| CR-V | 2006 | 72% | 27% | |
| Civic | 2002 | 72% | 27% | |
| Accord | 2006 | 72% | 27% | |
| Accord | 2004 | 72% | 27% | |
| FR-V | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| FR-V | 2008 | 72% | 27% | |
| Accord | 2003 | 72% | 27% | |
| Accord | 1999 | 71% | 27% | |
| Prelude | 1999 | 70% | 27% | |
| HR-V | 2003 | 73% | 27% | |
| Civic | 2005 | 73% | 26% | |
| Civic | 2004 | 72% | 26% | |
| Civic | 1998 | 73% | 26% | |
| Civic | 1997 | 72% | 26% | |
| Civic | 1996 | 73% | 26% | |
| HR-V | 1999 | 73% | 26% | |
| Prelude | 1998 | 71% | 26% | |
| Prelude | 1997 | 73% | 26% | |
| Civic | 2009 | 74% | 25% | |
| Civic | 2010 | 75% | 25% | |
| CR-V | 2007 | 74% | 25% | |
| Accord | 2007 | 74% | 25% | |
| Accord | 2005 | 74% | 25% |
Showing top 50 of 172 model/year combinations. View all Honda models
Honda MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Honda cars?
The most common MOT problems on Honda cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Honda diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Honda models with at least 1,000 tests, the Honda FR-V has the highest average fail rate at 28%. The Honda Stream is level on 28%.
Which Honda model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I-MMD CVT has the best MOT record of the Honda models with at least 1,000 tests: 97% of its 9,537 MOT tests ended in a pass and 2% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Honda?
The average MOT pass rate for Honda is 84%, based on 1,631,800 MOT tests across 48 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 16% of MOT tests on Honda cars ended in a fail.
Honda Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Honda model
Every Honda model, A to Z (37)
- Honda Accord
- Honda Civic
- Honda Civic CRX
- Honda Civic Ex Sport Line VTEC
- Honda Civic Ex VTEC
- Honda Civic Ex VTEC CVT
- Honda Civic Sport VTEC
- Honda Civic Sport VTEC CVT
- Honda Civic SR VTEC
- Honda Civic SR VTEC CVT
- Honda Civic Type R GT
- Honda CR-V
- Honda CR-V Sport Line I-MMD CVT
- Honda CR-Z
- Honda CRX
- Honda E Advance
- Honda Elysion
- Honda Fit
- Honda FR-V
- Honda Freed
- Honda HR-V
- Honda HR-V Advance I-MMD CVT
- Honda Insight
- Honda Integra
- Honda Jazz
- Honda Jazz Crosstar Ex I-MMD CVT
- Honda Jazz Ex I-MMD CVT
- Honda Jazz SE I-MMD CVT
- Honda Jazz SR I-MMD CVT
- Honda Legend
- Honda Logo
- Honda NSX
- Honda Odyssey
- Honda Prelude
- Honda S2000
- Honda Stepwagon
- Honda Stream
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