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Honda Accord MOT Results

Registered in 2009
69.2% pass rate
from 3,585 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Accord is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.056% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.028% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Lever
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.028% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.084% fail on Tank
      • 0.056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.028% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.084% fail on Body
      • 0.056% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Body condition
    • 0.056% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.028% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.056% fail on Fluid leaks (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.056% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.67% fail on Attachment (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.028% fail on Drivers airbag
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