Honda Odyssey
From 1,622 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. 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 40 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. 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 | 40 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 35 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 29 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 23 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 16 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.6% of Odyssey failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 98% while Petrol versions pass at 78.7%, a 19 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 89.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2015 | 72.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 |
| 2014 | 87% | 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, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated |
| 2013 | 96.2% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose |
2 earlier years
| 2010 | 77.4% | front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2008 | 78.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Odysseys tested had between 45,729 and 91,323 miles on the clock.
At 68,117 median miles, the Odyssey has 0.028 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 Odyssey MOT pass rate?
The Honda Odyssey has a 81.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,622 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Odyssey?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Odyssey 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 40 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Odyssey at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Odyssey is 68,117 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,729 and 91,323 miles.
Buying a used Odyssey?
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.
With a 81.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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