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Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 2008
63.4% pass rate
from 3,790 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.079% fail on Horn
      • 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.63% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.026% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.079% fail on Lever
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.026% fail on Linkage
        • 0.026% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Valves
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.026% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Belts
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.32% fail on Undertray (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.079% fail on Tank
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.079% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Towbar (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Other towbar components (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.053% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.053% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.53% fail on Power steering (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
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