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Honda Acty MOT Results

59.3% pass rate
from 59 tests in 2021
(58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Acty is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.5% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 6.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 6.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 10% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 8.5% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 8.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 8.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 3.4% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Leaf springs (21 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (60 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Operation
    • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition