Honda MOT pass rate
1,600,479 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 79.2%
Honda has a 79.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,600,479 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 0.9 percentage points above the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 46 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the Pc50 at 100%, while the Civic Aerodeck is lowest at 62.5%.
The single most common reason a Honda fails its MOT is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which accounted for 42,145 failures.
Most common Honda MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 42,145 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 34,369 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 27,129 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26,744 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23,209 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 22,616 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21,795 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19,180 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18,425 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 17,493 |
How Honda compares
Honda pass rate79.2%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.