Honda Freed
From 1,243 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 21 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 21 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 8 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 95.7% while Petrol versions pass at 84.7%, a 11 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 95.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2011 | 84.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 75.9% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
1 earlier years
| 2009 | 85.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Freeds tested had between 54,556 and 78,708 miles on the clock.
At 69,904 median miles, the Freed has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Freed MOT pass rate?
The Honda Freed has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,243 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Freed?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Freed is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Freed at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Freed is 69,904 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 54,556 and 78,708 miles.
Buying a used Freed?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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