Honda MOT Check
Our Honda MOT data covers 920,467 tests across 8 models. Overall, 72% of Hondas passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars.
The Honda HR-V had the highest first-time pass rate at 88%, while the Honda FR-V had the lowest at 56%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the FR-V cars tested averaged 123,530 miles, against 42,181 for the HR-V.
Check any Honda's MOT history
- MOT tests analysed
- 920,467
- First-time pass rate
- 72%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +0.6 points
- Models covered
- 8
Honda models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Honda model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Honda HR-V88% passed · 32,788 tests
- Honda S200080% passed · 5,145 tests
- Honda Jazz75% passed · 333,968 tests
- Honda CR-V74% passed · 203,583 tests
- Honda Insight70% passed · 9,133 tests
- Honda Civic67% passed · 297,276 tests
- Honda Accord61% passed · 30,246 tests
- Honda FR-V56% passed · 8,328 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V | 32,788 | 88% | Tyres | 88% | ULEZ by year |
| S2000 | 5,145 | 80% | Brakes | 33% | ULEZ by year |
| Jazz | 333,968 | 75% | Lights and electrics | 88% | ULEZ by year |
| CR-V | 203,583 | 74% | Lights and electrics | 48% | ULEZ by year |
| Insight | 9,133 | 70% | Lights and electrics | 99% | ULEZ by year |
| Civic | 297,276 | 67% | Lights and electrics | 63% | ULEZ by year |
| Accord | 30,246 | 61% | Lights and electrics | 26% | ULEZ by year |
| FR-V | 8,328 | 56% | Lights and electrics | 46% | ULEZ by year |
Why Hondas fail their MOT
Share of Honda tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Honda | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.2% | 11.3% |
| Suspension | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| Brakes | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | 3.1% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 920,467 first MOT tests of Honda models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 920,467 first MOT tests of Honda cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Honda?
72% of Hondas in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Honda model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Honda HR-V, with 88% passing first time. The lowest was the Honda FR-V, at 56%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Hondas fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 13.2% of Honda tests.
How do I check a Honda's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Honda models in our data had covered 78,199 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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