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Honda Accord MOT Results

61.8% pass rate
from 186 tests in 2017
(31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 3.2% fail on Fog lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear lamps
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual lamps
    • 1.6% fail on Battery
    • 0.54% fail on Horn
  • 16% fail on Suspension (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 4.3% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.54% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Front drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.54% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Rear wheels
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Front wheels
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 3.2% fail on Components
        • 2.7% fail on Pipes
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
      • 1.1% fail on Operation
      • 0.54% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.54% fail on Leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on ABS (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Hub components
      • 0.54% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Wheel cylinder
    • 0.54% fail on Restricted movement
  • 7.5% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.54% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Emissions
    • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 3.8% fail on Body condition (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering system
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.54% fail on Operation
      • 0.54% fail on Other components
    • 0.54% fail on Steering operation
  • 1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Condition
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