Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 1999
54.3% pass rate
from 893 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.67% fail on Springs (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.22% fail on Oxygen sensor (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.11% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.11% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (94% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.67% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Cabs
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.4% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.11% fail on Passenger grab handles

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