Honda Accord MOT Results
Registered in 200760.6% pass rate
from 4,772 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
(93% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (21% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.73% fail on
Direction indicators
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on All direction indicators
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0.73% fail on
Flashing type
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.57% fail on Battery(ies) (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.40% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.40% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.40% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.17% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.17% fail on Position lamp
- 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.021% fail on Switch
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
(93% worse than other 2007 cars)
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14% fail on
Suspension
(11% better than other 2007 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(50% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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6.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(44% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.80% fail on
Other suspension component
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.75% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Springs
(99% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Mounting
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0.084% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Sub-frames
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.042% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.021% fail on
Axles
- 0.021% fail on Axle
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0.021% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
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7.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(50% worse than other 2007 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
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3.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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2.6% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.10% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.084% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
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2.1% fail on
Parking brake performance
(63% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(60% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.063% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.13% fail on
Plate brake tester
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.021% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(60% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.48% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
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0.48% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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4.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(53% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 0.042% fail on Brake drums
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0.17% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.063% fail on Cable
- 0.063% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Lever
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3.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(53% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(95% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.57% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.31% fail on Hand lever
- 0.25% fail on Pedal
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0.48% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.48% fail on Lever
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0.15% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.13% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.021% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.021% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.021% fail on Other components
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.10% fail on Windscreen
- 0.021% fail on Window
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0.13% fail on
View to rear
- 0.13% fail on Mirrors
- 0.042% fail on Driver's view
- 0.021% fail on Bonnet
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5.4% fail on
Tyres
(18% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Size/type
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3.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (51% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.063% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.021% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.96% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.021% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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2.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.021% fail on Other leaks
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0.084% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.084% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(37% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.021% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.29% fail on Bumpers
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0.17% fail on
Chassis
- 0.17% fail on Chassis condition
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0.10% fail on
Fuel system
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Tank
- 0.042% fail on Pipe
- 0.021% fail on Hose
- 0.10% fail on Undertray
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0.084% fail on
Body
- 0.042% fail on Panel
- 0.042% fail on Other body component
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0.042% fail on
Doors
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.021% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.021% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Driver's door
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0.021% fail on
Towbar
- 0.021% fail on Vehicle structure
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0.021% fail on
Cabs
- 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.5% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
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1.0% fail on
Power steering
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Pipes and hoses (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Operation
- 0.063% fail on Pump (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.38% fail on Steering rack
- 0.021% fail on Steering box
- 0.042% fail on Electronic power steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.38% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.084% fail on Requirements
- 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.084% fail on
Airbags
- 0.084% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.71% fail on
Seat belts
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0.52% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.084% fail on Condition
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0.50% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.50% fail on Registration plates
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