Honda Accord, registered in 2007
79.6% pass rate
from 7,826 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(6.5% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.
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8.6% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(13% better than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.1% fail on
Position lamps
(70% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Front lamps (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.038% fail on All position lamps
- 0.013% fail on Switch
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
(31% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Direction indicators
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.026% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Individual lamps
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0.18% fail on
Flashing type
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Fog lamp
(64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Fog lamp (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.026% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Size / type
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4.9% fail on
Brakes
(49% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
(98% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Brake linings
- 0.038% fail on Brake calipers
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.87% fail on Rear wheels (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Front wheels
- 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Service brake control components
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Anti-slip (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.22% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Restricted movement (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.064% fail on ABS
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0.038% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Operation
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0.013% fail on
Components
- 0.013% fail on Pipes
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
(98% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Windscreen
- 0.077% fail on Mirrors
- 0.013% fail on Bonnet
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.22% fail on Linkage
- 0.17% fail on Pins / bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.26% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.23% fail on Rear (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Front
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0.22% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.22% fail on Condition
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0.14% fail on
Drive shafts
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Front drive shafts
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Constant velocity joints (73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Front drive shafts
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Suspension arms
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Pins / bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.026% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.026% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.026% fail on Front suspension locking devices (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
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0.013% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.013% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.36% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.68% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.68% fail on Registration plate
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0.19% fail on
Steering
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Steering rack
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint
- 0.026% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Steering arm
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0.051% fail on
Power steering
- 0.026% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.026% fail on Other components
- 0.038% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Steering system
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.038% fail on Turbo
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0.013% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.013% fail on Catalyst
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0.013% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.013% fail on Hose
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0.15% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Attachment
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0.051% fail on
Body and structure
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.038% fail on
Doors
- 0.038% fail on Passengers front
- 0.013% fail on Body condition
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0.038% fail on
Doors
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